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Reforestation Turmeric

Vibrant, rich orange turmeric grown in Costa Rica by reforestation experts

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Grown on a verdant mountainside in Costa Rica, this golden-orange turmeric plays a key role in rebuilding healthy forests on land that had been clear-cut for cattle ranching. Our partners have successfully reforested the land over decades, planting native trees and re-establishing a layer of healthy topsoil. Sweet and gingery, this turmeric is perfect for beverages, curries, sauces and rice. 

Our turmeric is free of lead, testing below the detectable threshold of 0.1 parts per million (ppm). It has been tested in an internationally accredited food safety testing lab. Please contact us for more details on our testing procedures for turmeric and other spices.

Highlights

Origin:

Puriscal, Costa Rica

Process:

Sun-dried, slow-dried and ground

Tasting notes:

Sunshine • Tropical Fruit • Rich Earth

Ingredients

non gmo clear
non irradiated clear
no preservatives clear
Salt Free
Ingredients:

Turmeric (Curcuma longa)

Cooking tips

  • Add to soups and stews for richness and color
  • Whisk into hot water or milk for a healing beverage (sweeten as desired)
  • Bloom in fat at the start of cooking curries
  • Stir into a pot of rice as it cooks

SOURCING

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In 2023, Ethan tagged along with his wife for a conference in Costa Rica. But when Ethan travels, he’s always got his nose to the ground sniffing out spices.

He ended up at VerdEnergia Pacifica, a regenerative agroforestry project and ecovillage in Puriscal, in the mountains above the Pacific coast.

His family spent a night on the farm, learning about the reforestation efforts being made by Joshua and the Blacksheep team on land that was clear-cut for cattle ranching. And he tasted this exceptional turmeric, which they grow as part of their work to regenerate the soil and rebuild the native tropical rainforest.

We are so proud to support their work by bringing this gorgeous turmeric to you.

Meet the farmers: The Blacksheep Harvest Team pose for a photo in the town square of Lanas de Puriscal, Costa Rica.

how do we compare? Supermarket Icon Supermarket Fair Trade Icon Fair Trade
Heirloom Spices Yes No No
Fair Prices for Farmers Yes No Depends on global commodity price
Time in Storage None. We import spices at harvest Up to 10 years At least 1 year
Flavor Profile Intense & fresh Stale & bland Inconsistent
Knows Farmers Names Yes No Unlikely
Customer Service Fast responses from real people! No There might be a 1-800 number?
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