Turmeric is the dried root of the plant Curcuma longa. Noted for its bright yellow color, it is related to and similar in size to ginger. Turmeric has been used in Asia for thousands of years and is a major part of Ayurvedic medicine. It was first used as a dye, and then later for its medicinal properties. We offer Indonesian Turmeric Slices that is known for high quality with high Curcuma content. These slices are well dried with a high curcumin percentage which is responsible for the bright yellow color that is used as a yellow food colorant and food additive.