Turmeric is a perennial plant, native to tropical Asia and India. In Japan, cultivation is seen in Okinawa, southern Kyushu and Yakushima Island, although indigenous types also exist. It is commonly used as the main spice in curry powder. Turmeric Color is extracted from desiccated turmeric rhizomes with either hexane or acetone. Main component of the Turmeric Color is curcumin. It is used as coloring for pickles, candied chestnut syrup and confectionery.