LUYAMG DILAW, also known as turmeric, is a bright yellow-orange root crop commonly used in Filipino cuisine, traditional medicine, and health products.
🔍 Description:
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Appearance: Resembles ginger but with a vibrant yellow-orange flesh and slightly thinner, darker skin.
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Flavor: Earthy, warm, and slightly bitter with a peppery aftertaste.
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Aroma: Mildly pungent and aromatic, especially when freshly cut or grated.
🌿 Uses:
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Culinary:
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Used as a spice or coloring agent in dishes like karekare, tinola, and curried meats.
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Often added fresh, grated, or powdered in marinades and stews.
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Medicinal (Herbal Medicine):
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In Filipino households, luyang dilaw is a staple in both the kitchen and the herbolaryo's remedies. It is also widely grown in rural areas due to its resilience and demand in local markets and herbal wellness circles. Known for anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and digestive benefits. Freshly sourced; powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory that leads to the improvement of cardiovascular health, digestive health, brain, liver, lung, and kidney function.
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Often brewed into tea (salabat) or used in health supplements to support liver function, relieve arthritis, and boost immunity.
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Natural Dye:
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Its strong pigment is used in coloring textiles or food.
- Perfect for recipes like ginataan and adobong dilaw.
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- Locally sourced from Baguio.
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- The image is for illustrative purposes only. The actual product may vary.