Turmeric, the new spice of Life


	Turmeric, the new spice of Life

spherepet

10-8-2007 9:20 PM

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spice, turmeric, pesticide

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Turmeric is a golden spice with a remarkable flavor and medicinal properties. It is a member of the ginger family of spice plants and has unique properties. Spice flavors food and supplies rare minerals and vitamins in abundance to act as a preservative for foods in a hot climate.

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