Turmeric

Japanese: うこん
Turmeric
A regional brand of the Kyushu-Okinawa region, Okinawa Prefecture.
A perennial plant of the ginger family native to tropical Asia. It was brought to Okinawa between the early 15th century and the late 16th century. Curcumin, which is abundant in turmeric, has been attracting attention as an ingredient that promotes metabolism.

Source: Nichigai Associates "Encyclopedia of Japanese Regional Brands and Specialties" Encyclopedia Information on Japanese Regional Brands and Specialties

Japanese:
九州・沖縄地方、沖縄県の地域ブランド。
熱帯アジア原産のショウガ科の多年草。15世紀初めから16世紀後半の間に沖縄に持ち込まれた。新陳代謝を促す成分として、うこんに多く含まれるクルクミンが注目されている。

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