Lauren,

Good turmeric is difficult to come by even in some parts of India. If the color is even a little bit brownish and not an intensely vibrant orange-yellow, this is not considered to be good turmeric in India. ALl of the capsules I have seen appear to have the dull-colored, poorer quality, turmeric. WOmen in India go to see the turmeric root grinded themselves to ensure it has not been modified. It would not surprise me in the least if these supplements are of the modified poor quality as Indian businesses are known to take shortcuts where they can get away with it.