This organic turmeric powder comes from a region in Sri Lanka, where the curcumin content is north of 5%. High quality turmeric is high in essential oils and curcumin, which gives turmeric its unique orange-yellow coloring. Turmeric powder adds a complex, rich, woody flavor to Indian curries, vegetables, lentil stews, rice, onions and tomatoes and is also great in smoothies, sauces and baked goods.