Question: what is the difference between turmeric and turmeric root?
Answer: Curcumin is a naturally-occurring chemical compound found in the spice turmeric. Turmeric, on the other hand, is the root of a plant which is scientifically known as Curcuma Longa and that's probably where curcumin gets its name from. ... A turmeric root typically contains about 2 to 5% of curcumin.