What Does Turmeric Look Like in Its Original Form?
                                
                                
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                                Did you know that turmeric, scientifically known as *Curcuma longa*, belongs to the same family as ginger? In its original form, this popular spice is not a powder but a fresh rhizome, an underground stem with a striking appearance that is far from the familiar yellow spice jar.