Our turmeric has a very high percentage of curcumin (as much as 7-9%, while supermarket turmeric contains an average of 2-4%).
In recent decades, much scientific research has been conducted into the health effects of curcumin, using turmeric extracts with a (very) high content of curcumin. Curcumin has a very broad range of action, is non-toxic and a promising substance for the prevention and/or treatment of a variety of (chronic) diseases. For example, it can have a beneficial effect on the nervous system, immune system, eyes, respiratory tract, cardiovascular system, urogenital system, endocrine system, musculoskeletal system, skin, liver, gallbladder, gastrointestinal tract, in cases of fever and toxic burden (source).
It is not yet entirely clear how well our body can absorb curcumin. However, it seems that the body is better able to do so with fat or in combination with piperine.
Curcumin is also responsible for the yellow color of turmeric and can therefore be used perfectly as a natural dye. Here too, the higher the curcumin percentage, the more intense the color. This turmeric-lemon cheesecake is proof of that. The color pops. Great to serve at a summer party.
