Raw Turmeric Original wins Silver at the Health & Wellbeing Awards 2026

Our Raw Turmeric Original Shot has won Silver for Gut Health Product of the Year at the Health & Wellbeing Awards 2026.

The recognition is particularly meaningful because this is the blend that started The Turmeric Co. and remains at the heart of our range today.

The recipe began in a family kitchen after our Founder, Thomas 'Hal' Robson-Kanu, suffered two serious knee injuries as a young footballer.

While searching for natural ingredients to use alongside his rehabilitation, Thomas and his father began experimenting with fresh turmeric root, black pepper and whole fruits.

That homemade recipe eventually became Raw Turmeric Original: a 60ml shot containing 35g of fresh, raw turmeric root, whole fruits and our BioMax Uptake Blend®. It is made with no added sweeteners or water.

Why gut health matters

Good gut health is about more than avoiding digestive discomfort. Our digestive system breaks down food, absorbs nutrients and helps remove waste, making it an important part of how we feel and function each day.

There is no single shortcut to a healthy gut. The most useful changes are often the simplest and most consistent.

The NHS recommends aiming for 30g of fibre each day, drinking plenty of fluids and getting fibre from varied sources such as fruit, vegetables, beans, oats and wholegrains.

Three simple ways to support your gut health are:

• Include a wider variety of plant foods in your meals.
• Choose fibre-rich foods and increase your intake gradually.
• Drink enough water throughout the day to support digestion.

Everyone’s gut is different, so it is also worth paying attention to foods that repeatedly cause discomfort and speaking to a healthcare professional if symptoms persist.

A proud milestone for The Turmeric Co.

From a homemade turmeric recipe to an award-winning product stocked across the UK, Raw Turmeric Original has come a long way.

Winning Silver for Gut Health Product of the Year is a proud moment for our team and an exciting new chapter for the turmeric shot that began it all.

It turns out we were right to have a gut feeling about this one!