365 Organic Turmeric
Summary
USDA certified organic ground turmeric from Whole Foods' 365 brand. Organic certification is critical for turmeric — FDA and Consumer Reports have flagged conventional turmeric for lead contamination from unscrupulous processors adding lead chromate to enhance color. Certified organic eliminates this risk. Rich in curcumin, though bioavailability is enhanced dramatically by combining with black pepper (piperine).
At a glance
Key ingredients 4
CurcuminVery Good
Primary bioactive in turmeric; powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant with extensive clinical research support
See more about Curcumin →USDA Certified OrganicVery Good
Critical for turmeric — organic certification eliminates lead chromate adulteration risk found in some conventional sources
See more about USDA Certified Organic →No Lead Chromate AdulterationVery Good
Certified organic supply chain prevents color-enhancement fraud that has contaminated conventional turmeric globally
See more about No Lead Chromate Adulteration →Pre-Ground (Low Bioavailability Alone)Bad
Curcumin has only ~1% bioavailability without piperine (black pepper) or fat; combine with both for maximum benefit
See more about Pre-Ground (Low Bioavailability Alone) →Processing
Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods
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