Bulk Turmeric Root Powder Organic - 1 lb. Starwest Botanicals

Starwest Botanicals - Turmeric Root Powder Organic - 1 lb.

Starwest Botanicals Turmeric Root Powder Organic is Certified Kosher and Organic. Starwest Botanicals Turmeric Root Powder Organic is available in a one pound bag. One of the most easily recognizable spices used in middle eastern cuisine, turmeric (curcumas longa) has a slightly bitter, warm taste. A close relation to ginger, the turmeric shrub is primarily cultivated in southeast Asia and parts of Africa. It is often used as part of food seasonings for spicy curries and pungent mustards. Like other strong organic spices, turmeric is typically used in a ground form for culinary purposes.

Although turmeric has a particularly distinctive flavor, it does diminish over time. To insure the most robust taste from this organic seasoning, it is a good idea to purchase enough for use rather than long-term storage. Use an airtight container kept away from direct sunlight to maximize the lifespan of turmeric’s potency.

• Botanical Name: Curcuma longa
• Origin: India
• Common Names: Curcumin, Jiang Huang

About Starwest Botanicals

Starwest Botanicals started as a small retail herb shop in 1975 in Sacramento, California. When they made the decision to begin selling herbs wholesale, they were faced with competition from more-established herb companies. They felt that their best chance to compete was to focus on selling a higher quality of herbs at good prices. Saying that you sell quality herbs sounds rather quaint, as most companies say they sell quality - they knew better. As Founder/President, Van Joerger hit the road with his sample bag, he could demonstrate to the store buyers that their quality really was better, at equal or just slightly higher prices. Most stores he visited "got it." They knew that their business would prosper if they carried herbs that were fresh, potent, and worked for the purpose intended.

They grew rapidly on the strength of their commitment to provide value through a combination of quality products, excellent customer service, and fair prices. In 1979, they built their first herb mill to have better control over the processing of our herbs. In 1980, they began importing herbs from several different countries and supplying manufacturers and wholesalers. They also began supporting the fledgling organic herb industry in 1980. In 1983, Starwest was named to Inc. magazines list of top 500 fastest-growing private companies.

Today, Starwest is one of the largest suppliers of organic herbs in the United States, with over 150,000 sq. ft. of modern warehouse and production space and over one million pounds of herbs and spices in stock. They are proud of their accomplishments, but the thing of which they are most proud is that they have many customers and suppliers that are still doing business with them over 40 years later.

They believe in offering the best value to customers for their herbal purchases and, because Starwest Botanicals directly sources their products from around the world and process them in-house, they can deliver on that belief. They also stand behind their products with a 100% satisfaction guarantee. They know it's easy to make a claim that you're committed to something; but, just like Van showed those herbal stores years ago, Starwest Botanicals delivers on their commitments.

Today you have a choice - you can buy mediocre herbs and spices from the many storefronts that have sprung up on the internet, or you can buy higher quality herbs and spices from a company that you can trust. They're sure you'll see the same superior quality in their products that store owners saw more than 40 years ago.