Turmeric

Botanical Name: Curcuma longa

Also Known As: हल्दी (Hindi), كركم (Arabic), ኩርኩም (Amharic), Bizari (Swahili), Borrie (Afrikaans), Ithuthi (Zulu), Atale pupa (Yoruba), Curcuma (French), ขมิ้น (Thai), Nghệ (Vietnamese), Kunyit (Malay/Indonesian), နနွင်း (Burmese), Luyang dilaw (Tagalog)

HS Code

0910.30

Origin

India

Shelf Life

24 Months

Moisture

Max 10%

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Quality Grades

GradeDescriptionKey Metric
Premium Grade AHighest curcumin content, deep orange-yellow color5-7%
Grade BStandard export quality, bright yellow3-5%
Grade CIndustrial grade for extractions2-3%

Key Metric represents Curcumin Content indicates the percentage of the active compound responsible for color, anti-inflammatory properties, and therapeutic benefits.

Packing

PP Bags, Jute Bags, Carton or Custom

Standard Sizes: 10Kg, 25 Kg, 50 Kg or Custom

Note: All packaging options are flexible and can be combined based on your requirements. Custom solutions available for bulk orders.

Product Specifications

ParameterSpecification
AppearanceBright, cylindrical fingers with smooth skin
ColorDeep orange-yellow (internal)
Size5cm to 8cm length (fingers)
MoistureMax 10%
Foreign MatterMax 1%
SmellWarm, earthy, slightly peppery

Chemical Specifications

ParameterSpecification
Moisture ContentMax 10%
Curcumin Content2% to 7% (grade dependent)
Total Ash7% max
Acid Insoluble Ash1% max
Volatile Oil Content3.5% to 5.5%
Crude Fiber6% to 10%
Lead (Pb)< 2.5 ppm
Pesticide ResidueAs per international standards
Microbial LoadAs per food safety standards

Applications

  • Culinary & Food Industry
  • Pharmaceutical & Nutraceutical
  • Cosmetics & Personal Care
  • Natural Dyes & Textiles
  • Ayurvedic Medicine

About This Product

Our premium turmeric is sourced directly from the fertile lands of Erode and Salem in Tamil Nadu, India — known as the 'Turmeric City'. Each batch undergoes rigorous quality testing to ensure exceptional curcumin content, vibrant golden color, and authentic earthy aroma.