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Turmeric
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Turmeric
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Iron | 41.4 mg |
| Fibre | 22.7 g |
| Potassium | 2525 mg |
Not a common allergen. It is not on the UK list of 14 foods that must be declared on labels.
How to serve Turmeric to babies
6–8 months
Mashed
A pinch in cooking is fine — it is a spice, not a seasoning to avoid. It stains clothes and highchairs.
9–11 months
Mashed
As part of seasoned family cooking, without added salt.
12–24 months
Mashed
With the family meal.
Per 100 g from USDA FDC (172231). Weaning guidance from NHS. Not medical advice.
TCM benefits of Turmeric
薑黃 · jiāng huáng
How turmeric is seen in traditional Chinese food therapy. Traditional context, not medical advice.
- The Pharmacopoeia classes jianghuang as pungent, bitter and warm, associated with the Liver and the Spleen. It is the dried rhizome of Curcuma longa, boiled or steamed until translucent.
- Chinese medicine splits the plant in two: the rhizome is jianghuang and warm, while the tuberous part is a separate material, yujin, classed as cold.
- The plant has long served as a dye, a cosmetic, a spice and a seasoning across South Asia, so it sits in the kitchen as readily as the dispensary.
Sources: Chinese Pharmacopoeia 2020, 姜黄 monograph; Curcuma longa (turmeric): from traditional applications to modern plant medicine research hotspots (PMC)
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Turmeric: common questions
Answers are drawn from the sources named on this page. Not medical or veterinary advice.
When can babies eat turmeric?
The earliest stage on this page is 6–8 months: A pinch in cooking is fine — it is a spice, not a seasoning to avoid. It stains clothes and highchairs.
How do I cut and serve turmeric for my baby?
6–8 months (Mashed): A pinch in cooking is fine — it is a spice, not a seasoning to avoid. It stains clothes and highchairs.
9–11 months (Mashed): As part of seasoned family cooking, without added salt.
12–24 months (Mashed): With the family meal.