TURMERIC FINGER

Turmeric is the tuberous root of the Curcuma longa plant, a member of the ginger family. It’s known for its strong aroma and vivid yellow color. In India, turmeric is known for its antiseptic and healing properties. Turmeric is used to add fragrance, color and aroma to the dishes. The turmeric finger is the purest form of turmeric and is used in medicines, food and dyeing processes. The product is sourced from the farmers who grow the crop in a natural and organic manner. Turmeric is widely grown in Erode. We offer optimum quality turmeric fingers at competitive prices. Turmeric is used to flavour and to color foodstuffs. India contributes 87% of world turmeric export. It is a principal ingredient in curry powder. The color curcumin extracted from turmeric is used as a colorant. It is used in the preparation of Medicinal Oils, Ointments and Poultice. It is Stomachic, Carminative, Tonic, Blood purifier and an Antiseptic. It is used in Cosmetics. The aqueous extract has Biopesticidal properties. Our quality turmeric caters all international needs regularly.

Popular Turmeric Finger Grade:

    • Erode finger from Tamil Nadu
    • Rajapuri Turmeric from Sangli Maharastra
    • Nizamabad & Cuddapah Turmeric from Andhra Pradesh

Common Description:

Type Polished & unpolished
Origin India
Defectives Less than 3%
Broken Ratio Less than 5%
Flexibility Hard
Packing Type 25 / 50 / 60Kg PP / Jute bag
Loading Capacity 13MT in one 20ft container

Specifications:

Raw Turmeric Grade Moisture Curcumin
Erode Medium (Premium & Super) 10 – 12% basis 2 – 3% Max
Nizamabad Turmeric 10 – 12% basis 1.5% – 2.5% Max
Raja Puri Turmeric 10 – 12% basis 2% – 3% Max
Cuddapah Turmeric 10 – 12% basis 1.5% – 2.5% Max

India grows over 30 distinct varieties of turmeric. While many look alike, each has unique characteristics. Below is a list of some common variants along with their curcumin content. We presented the turmeric varients by location, color & shape and duration

Variants by Location

In India, turmeric is widely grown, especially in states like Maharashtra, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Odisha, and West Bengal. It’s also cultivated in other countries including Bangladesh, China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines, and parts of Central America.

LAKADONG, MEGHALAYA

Curcumin : 7% to 12%

The Lakadong turmeric variant is cultivated in the foothills of Lakadong village. It is considered as one of the best turmeric variants in the world when it comes to superiority. This turmeric variant is known for its high curcumin content which goes up to a staggering 7-12%. Usually, curcumin content in other variants of turmeric is around 2-4%.

ALLEPPEY, KERALA

Curcumin : 4% to 7%

The Lakadong turmeric variant is cultivated in the foothills of Lakadong village. It is considered as one of the best turmeric variants in the world when it comes to superiority. This turmeric variant is known for its high curcumin content which goes up to a staggering 7-12%. Usually, curcumin content in other variants of turmeric is around 2-4%.

MADRAS, TAMIL NADU

Curcumin : 2%

Another popular turmeric variant that hails from South India is the Madras variety. The Madras variant is grown in Tamil Nadu and contains an average of 2% of curcumin in it. When it comes to color, it offers a pale yellow color.

SANGLI, MAHARASHTRA

Curcumin : 2% to 4%

The Lakadong turmeric variant is cultivated in the foothills of Lakadong village. It is considered as one of the best turmeric variants in the world when it comes to superiority. This turmeric variant is known for its high curcumin content which goes up to a staggering 7-12%. Usually, curcumin content in other variants of turmeric is around 2-4%.

ERODE, TAMIL NADU

Curcumin : 2% to 4%

This turmeric variant too received a GI Tag in 2019, after a long battle. The GI Tag is given to food products that are distinct to a particular geographical region and have some original qualities. The Erode variant is produced in Erode, a small city in Tamil Nadu, by the local cultivators. The curcumin percentage in this turmeric variant is about 2-4%. This turmeric is known for its bright yellow color.

NIZAMABAD BULB, TELANGANA

Curcumin : 2% to 4%

This turmeric variety comes from Nizamabad, Telangana. It contains around 2-4% curcumin in it. The color of this turmeric is classic yellow.

VARIANTS BY COLORS & SHAPE

DUGGIRALA RED

Curcumin : 5.5%

  • A high-yielding variety. The rhizomes are long, plumpy. smooth, and have strong fingers.
  • Rhizome Color: Deep Orange
  • Erode

IISR – KEDARAM

Curcumin : 5.7%

  • This variety can be grown
    throughout India.
  • Rhizome Color: Reddish Yellow
  • Popularly grown in Kerala

IISR – SUDARSANA

Curcumin: 7.09%

  • Also, a high-yielding variety but of short duration. The rhizomes
    are thick and plump.
  • Rhizome Color: Orange
  • Kerala and Andhra Pradesh

IISR – SUGUNA

Curcumin: 4.09%

  • This is also a high-yield but short-duration variety that remains free from all sorts of disease incidence reported in farmer’s fields.
  • Rhizome Color: Orange
  • Kerala and Andhra Pradesh

IISR – ALLEPPEY
SUPREME

  • This rhizome is usually pear-shaped.
  • Color: Reddish Orange
  • Kerala

IISR – PRABHA

Curcumin: 6.52%

  • Good quality and also a high-yielding variant that has a great market value.
  • Color: Reddish Yellow
  • Kerala and Tamil Nadu

IISR – PRAGATI

Curcumin: 5.02%

  • A high-yielding but short-duration variety. It is suitable for areas with serious irrigation issues.
  • Rhizome Color: Orange
  • Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, and Chhattisgarh

KANTHI

Curcumin: 7.18%

  • It is a mother rhizome that is big and comes with medium bold fingers with close internodes.
  • Rhizome Color: Cream
  • Trichur

Megha

  • The rhizomes are bold and come with a high curcumin level. Suitable for growing in North West Bengal and across the hilly regions of the North East.
  • Rhizome Color: Bright Yellow
  • Meghalaya

Narendra Turmeric

  • It is known as NDH -18.
    Popular due to its high curcumin level and
    adaptability rate.
  • Faizabad

Prathibha

Curcumin: 6.52%

  • The rhizomes are plumpy and bold with enough fiber content.
  • Rhizome Color: Reddish Brown
  • Kerala and Tamil Nadu

Rajendra Sonia

  • The rhizomes are bold and plumpy.
    It is a short duration variety.
  • Rhizome Color
  • North Bihar

Roma

Curcumin: 6.0%

  • Suitable for growing in Orissa, Tamil Nadu,
    and Andhra Pradesh.
  • Rhizome Color: Deep Orange
  • Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh,
    Himachal Pradesh,
    Kerala

Sobha

Curcumin: 7.39%

  • This variant comes with enough tertiary rhizomes. The mother rhizome has medium-sized bold fingers with close internodes.
  • Rhizome Color: Rhizome’s Inner Core is Dark Orange
  • Trichur

Sona

Curcumin: 7.11%

  • The rhizomes are usually medium in size and bold with no tertiary roots.
  • Rhizome Color: Orange Yellow
  • Trichur

Suvarna

Curcumin: 4.3%

  • A high-yielding but short-duration variety. The rhizomes are medium and bold with tertiary fingers.
  • Rhizome Color: Deep Orange Yellow
  • Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka

Varients by Duration

Long Duration (9 months) types

Armoor

Rhizomes are long and stout.

Duggirala

Rhizomes are long and stout.

Mydukuru

Rhizomes are long and plumpy.

Tekurpet

Rhizomes are long and of good quality.

Medium Duration (8 Months) Types

KEsar Kothapet Krishna

Short Duration (7 Months) Types

Amalapuram Dindigram

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