Turmeric Chips
Turmeric Chips
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Description
Description
Botanical Name: Curcuma longa
Turmeric chips are made from the sliced and dried roots of Curcuma longa, a perennial plant from the ginger family. Unlike powdered turmeric, the whole chip form allows colour and flavour to unfold gradually, offering a softer, cleaner expression of turmeric without grit or intensity.
Spice Zen’s Certified Organic Turmeric Chips are sourced from India, where turmeric has been used for thousands of years as a spice, colouring agent and ritual botanical. The chips display a bright yellow orange colour and release a rich, woody aroma with citrus, floral and ginger like notes when warmed or infused. Their flavour is gently bitter, mildly sour and warming, with a musky depth that develops slowly in liquids and cooked dishes.
Traditionally, turmeric was often added whole or crushed to cooking water, stews and broths, then removed before serving. This approach delivers warmth and colour while keeping flavours balanced and clean, making turmeric chips especially suited to slow cooking, infusions and daily use.
Flavour & Aroma Profile
Earthy and warm with woody depth, gentle bitterness, mild sourness and notes of citrus and ginger.
How to Use
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Simmer whole chips in water, milk or broth for infusions.
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Add to rice, grains or stews during cooking and remove before serving.
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Use at the start of cooking to gently release colour and warmth.
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Grind only when needed for maximum freshness.
Perfect For
- Golden water and turmeric drinks
- Rice and grains, soups and stews
- Lentils, broths and traditional cooking
- Slow infusion rituals.
Wellness Note
In Indian, Persian and Middle Eastern kitchens, turmeric has long been used as a foundational ingredient added early in cooking to build colour and warmth. Whole turmeric pieces were traditionally simmered in rice water, stews and lentil dishes, then discarded once their essence had infused.
Beyond cooking, turmeric has historically been used in daily rituals and seasonal routines, valued for its vivid colour and grounding presence. Its whole form reflects an older, slower approach to preparation that prioritises balance, clarity and consistency.
Presentation & Storage
Packed in a biodegradable, resealable stand-up brown paper bag. Store in a cool, dry place away from light. Handle with care, as turmeric may stain surfaces and fabrics.
Ingredients & Nutritional Information
Ingredients & Nutritional Information
Recipe Inspirations & Pairings
Recipe Inspirations & Pairings
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WHY CERTIFIED ORGANIC?
Certified organic ingredients are grown naturally, without synthetic chemicals or pesticides and handled with care from source to shelf. Independent certification gives you confidence that we meet strict organic standards and maintains its integrity throughout the journey.
THE SPICE ZEN Difference
Gluten free across our entire range.
Produced and packed in a dedicated gluten free facility.
Independently tested and endorsed by Coeliac Australia.
Premium certified organic ingredients; wildcrafted Australian natives.
No fillers, preservatives, flavourings or extracts.
Small-batch production for Freshness & Integrity.
Small family-owned business
Crafted carefully to meet dietary requirements.
Guided by respect for people, traditions and the environment.
