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The turmeric powder is yellow in colour. It is used as spices in

vegetables, pulses, pickles, meat and sh while cooking. The
turmeric powder imparts light yellow colour to our foods and makes
them attractive. It also contains different nutrients like proteins,
carbohydrates, minerals, vitamins and  bers.

Turmeric also contains some chemicals of medicinal value. So, it is
used in cosmetics and medicines. Hot soup of turmeric and cumin
seeds is used to treat common cold. Lotion of turmeric is used in the
treatment of rashes of skin.

Chook (amilo) or sour juice

Chook (amilo) is a locally produced dark thick syrup with strong sour
taste. It is used in small amount in curry, pickles and chutney to
impart sour taste. This makes our foods delicious. Chemically, the
chook contains citric acid.

Citrus fruits
Chook is obtained from the juice of citrus fruits such as lemon, lime,
sour orange (amilo), sweet lime, shaddock, etc. The juice is obtained
by squeezing the citrus fruits in a squeezer. Thus obtained juice is

ltered and boiled to remove excess of water. When the juice turns
dark and thick, it is ready for use and storage.

Sour juice (chook) not only provides sour taste to our foods but also
it provides us vitamin C.

Baking powder (Khane soda)

Baking powder is the common chemical used in bakeries. It mainly
contains sodium bicarbonate.

The baking powder is used to prepare cakes, breads and biscuits
because it makes them light, soft and enlarges their size.

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