Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is a plant of the family branched herbal gingers (Zingiberaceae), which originated from tropical South Asia. This plant requires a temperature of 20 ° C to 30 ° C and rainfall to grow normal routine.
Parts of the plant that is widely used is the rhizome. Turmeric is used extensively in the food field. Kari is one type of food uses turmeric. Yellow pigment in turmeric (coded E100) used to protect food products against sun damage. When used with other dyes, namely annatto (E160b), turmeric can be used to provide color to the cheese, yogurt, butter, and margarine.








