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Which spice commonly gives curry powder its bright yellow color?
Answer
Turmeric
Turmeric is often responsible for the bright yellow color in many curry powder blends. Its pigment, curcumin, gives turmeric its distinctive golden hue.
💡 Did you know?
Turmeric contains curcumin, the pigment that gives many curry powders their golden-yellow color.
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- Cumin
- Paprika
- Coriander
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