Turmeric Powder
| English Name: | Turmeric Powder |
About
India is the largest producer and exporter of turmeric powder. Bangladesh, Pakistan, Taiwan, Srilanka, Burma are other significant producers of turmeric powder. US is the largest exporter of turmeric, India provides 90 % of the US demand, followed by Dubai, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka & Bangladesh.
Pure turmeric powder :
- Moisture : 7% (Max)
- Curcumin content : Min 2.30%
- Ash : 6.5% (Max)
- Ash Insoluble : 0.5% (Max)
- Total Starch : 50% (Max)
- Chromate Test : Negative
- No insects / No mildew / No foreign materials Natural color and smell.
Features:
- Rich aroma
- Great flavor
- Purity
- Longer shelf life
Usage
The yellow colour of turmeric is due to curcumin and related compounds.
1) There are various benefits and uses of turmeric powder from food to medicines.
2) Turmeric is useful for its colours ,flavors,cosmetic and medicinal properties.
3) Turmeric powder extracts and curcumin also exhibit antioxidant property.
Information
Turmeric powder, a bright yellow spice from the rhizome of the curcuma longa plant, has a long history of traditional uses. Turmeric powder is made from dry turmeric rhizomes.
Tturmeric main ingredient is “curcumin ”which exhibit a wide range of medicinal activities.
Packing
25 Kg in HDPE Laminated Paper bags.