Turmeric Powder, with a bright yellowish orange colour, is prepared from the dried roots of the Curcuma longa, It has a rich, woody aroma with citrus, floral and gingery/ peppery taste. The flavour is mildly sour and bitter, slightly pungent, warm and musky.
 A sprinkling of turmeric on maggots has be proven to be very effective over the years, but with an earthy odour and spicy, slightly bitter taste Turmeric Powder can be used in boilie and paste mixes, stick mixes and in groundbaits. It can also be used as a natural dye for colouring baits orange.