World's most potent turmeric 'Lakadong' known for its richness with natural curcumin (8% - 11%) along with other essential volatile oils (6%-9%). Due to its richness and vibrant colour this super golden spice has great utility not only in wellness, culinary field but also has applications across pharmaceutical industry, critical medical research field. We closely work with the women farmers and their FPCs with priority sourcing arrangements. Due to sovereign initiative by the Government of India and Government of Meghalaya under Mission Lakadong the quality of this golden spice is authenticated as pesticide free, naturally grown, chemical free making it is the most preferred choice for wellness industry and pharma companies. Due to its power pack composition it is required very less in culinary and as well as significantly enhances the effectiveness of the pharma based product and their formulations.

What is Curcumin and why is it so important?

It is the defining element of turmeric’s prominent composition that provides antibacterial, anti-viral, antifungal, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Its consumption enhances immune cell activity and strengthens the cognitive & brain health making the curcumin the active engine of Turmeric and earns the worthy recognition of power house in spices. The higher the percentage of curcumin the potency of the turmeric is effective. The Active percentage of curcumin in Lakadong turmeric ranges between 8% - 11% making it the most demanded spice on the planet. It is the primary pigment that gives the distinct deep orange-yellow colour to Lakadong.

Comparative analysis of Curcumin and why it is so important?

Due to its natural harvesting and conventional processing its richness is reflected in its vibrant deep golden orange with distinct aroma. As its applications are in the spectrum of field it can be sourced from us in multiple forms like clean whole fingers, dry slices, powder. Applications include nutraceuticals, dietary supplements, curcumin extracts and functional foods.

Q: What curcumin content does Lakadong turmeric powder specify?

A: Curcumin is available in a range between 8% - 11% analysed by HPLC method . Volatile oil is 4–7%.

Q: What makes Lakadong distinctive and most potent?

A: The conventional farming techniques used by the farmers for thousands of years and zero tolerance to pesticides and chemicals under mission Lakadong makes the harvesting, farming pesticide free and chemical free. The microclimatic conditions of the region makes it conducive to enhancing its natural elements.

Q: Is Lakadong turmeric GI-protected?

A: Yes. It is covered by GI Tag No. 741 for authentic western Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya, INDIA.

Q: Which forms and mesh sizes are offered?

A: Whole clean fingers (polished or unpolished), dry slices of about 2.5 mm, and powder in 60 and 80 mesh.

Q: What is the test profile of the Lakadong and its compliance to EU, US and most of the international markets?

A: Due to its naturally grown practices the extensive test profiling done at the QEL Spices board confirms major concerning elements such as Lead chromate is negative; Sudan dyes, mycotoxins and inorganic contaminants are below the limit of quantification; pesticides are under 0.01 mg/kg.

Q: What are the MOQ and terms?

A: 500 kg (LCL); 10 MT; 20 MT (FCL), retail ready GS1 barcode enabled /custom labelling 100g(3.5oz), 200g (7.05oz), 500 g(17.6oz), 1 kg(35.2oz) (min - 3000pouches).