Common Uses
Culinary:
Ground into turmeric powder for curries, stews, rice, and spice blends
Whole turmeric is sometimes used in pickling or slow-cooked broths
Taste and Aroma
- Warm, earthy, and slightly bitter
- Mildly peppery with a musky aroma
- Strong, lingering flavor that intensifies when ground
Nutritional and Medicinal Properties
- Active compound: Curcumin, known for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties
- May support joint health, digestion, and immune function
- Often consumed with black pepper (which contains piperine) to enhance curcumin absorption
Medicinal
- Traditionally used in Ayurveda and traditional Chinese medicine to treat inflammation, joint pain, digestive issues, and skin conditions
- Cultural/Ritual Use:
- Used in religious rituals, weddings, and as a natural dye in South Asia
Fun Fact
- Turmeric has been used for over 4,000 years, not just as a food and medicine, but also as a natural dye for fabrics and cosmetics.
Specification of Turmeric Finger:
| PARAMETER | VALUE |
| PRODUCT | TURMERIC WHOLE FINGER |
| ORIGIN | INDIA |
| TYPE | FINGER / BULB |
| CURCUMIN | 1.5% – 5.0% (as per buyer requirement) |
| MOISTURE | Max. 6.00% |
| SALMONELLA | Absent / 25 gms |
Container :
| SIZE OF CONTAINER | QNT. |
| 20 FT | 16 MT |
| 40 HQ | 25 MT |
PRODUCT CHARACTERSTICS:
| PHYSICAL PARAMETERS | SPECIFICATIONS | CHEMICAL PARAMETERS | SPECIFICATIONS |
| Dimensions | Powder | Purity | 99.5% |
| Aroma | Earthy Strong | Moisture | Max. 9% |
| Taste | Warm bitter | Ash Content | Max. 9.5% |
| Color | Bright yellow to deep orange | Acid Insoluble Ash | Min. 1% |
| Curcumin | 1.5% to 5% (as per customer request) | ||
| Mesh Size | #30 | ||
| MICROBIOLOGY PARAMETERS | SPECIFICATIONS |
| Total Plate Count (cfu/gm) | < 200,000 |
| Salmonella (in 375 gms) | Absent |
| Yeast and Mold (cfu/gm) | < 1,000 |
| Coliforms (cfu/gm) | < 100 |
| E. Coli (cfu/gm) | < 10 |
(Microbiology specifications can be customized as per requirements.)
Container Capacity
| Type Of Container | Quantity |
| 20 Feet | 16 Metric Tons (MT) |
| 40 Feet | 25 Metric Tons (MT) |
OTHERS:
Pesticides: No Guarantee of pesticide limits.
Allergens: Free from Allergens
(Other mandatory requirements will be in compliance to the respective regulations of the destination country.)
PACKING: 20/25/30/50 Kgs, PP or craft bags with inner liner. (provide customized packing as per your requirements.)
SHELF-LIFE: 12 Months, under proper storage condition.
