Botanical Name: Curcuma longa
Family: Zingiberaceae
Common Names: Haldi, Haridra, Indian Saffron, Yellow Ginger
PRODUCT FEATURES
• Available Forms: Finger Turmeric / Bulb Turmeric (specify at time of order)
• Variety: Rajapuri / Salem / Nizamabad Bulb / Erode (variety on request)
• Appearance: Rough, cylindrical rhizomes; deep orange-yellow interior
• Aroma: Warm, earthy, slightly woody and peppery
• Taste: Mildly bitter, earthy, with a characteristic musky warmth
• Moisture Content: Max 10–12%
• Curcumin Content: Min 2.5–3.5% (higher curcumin varieties available on request)
• Total Ash: Max 7%
• Admixture: Max 1%
QUALITY STANDARDS FOLLOWED
• FSSAI compliant
• AGMARK certified (on request)
• Export compliant under APEDA guidelines
• Non-irradiated / ETO-free certification on request
• Organic certification available (NPOP / NOP / EU Organic — on request)
AVAILABLE GRADES
• Raw / Unpolished Whole Turmeric
• Polished Finger / Bulb (standard export)
• Double Polished (premium bright finish for retail markets)
• High Curcumin grade (3.5%+ curcumin content) on request
PACKAGING OPTIONS
• 25 kg / 50 kg jute bags or PP woven bags
• 5 kg, 10 kg retail bags
• Private label / custom packaging on bulk orders
SHELF LIFE & STORAGE
• Shelf Life: 18–24 months from date of packing
• Storage: Cool, dry, well-ventilated area; avoid moisture
• Ideal storage temperature: Below 25°C, RH below 65%
APPLICATIONS
• Culinary: Curries, rice dishes, spice blends, marinades, beverages (golden milk / turmeric latte)
• Food Processing: Input for turmeric powder, oleoresin, curcumin extract, natural food colouring
• Pharmaceutical & Nutraceutical: Anti-inflammatory supplements, curcumin capsules, joint health, immunity boosters
• Cosmetics: Skin brightening, anti-acne, face masks, herbal soaps
• Natural Dye: Textile and food colouring applications
MINIMUM ORDER QUANTITY (MOQ)
• Domestic: 100 kg
• Export: 1 MT and above