Turmeric Finger

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

TURMERIC VARIANTS BY LOCATION

Turmeric is the tubular-shaped rhizome of the Curcuma longa L plant and belongs to the ginger family. It is noted for its mere aroma and bright yellow color.

This crop is cultivated in different parts of India. Major turmeric-producing states in India are Maharashtra, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Orissa, and West Bengal. But turmeric is also grown in other countries, such as Bangladesh, China, Indonesia, Japan, Java, Korea, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, and some Central American countries.

TOP VARIANTS IN INDIA

India is home to more than 30 variants of turmeric. Even though they look very similar, they are quite different

from each other. Here is a list of some turmeric variants along with their curcumin concentration.

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 Alleppey variant is grown in Alleppey, a small town in Kerala. Well, Kerala is not only known for its backwaters but also for producing this turmeric variant. The Alleppey variant contains around 4-7% curcumin in them; hence, making it suitable for Ayurvedic medicines and coloring agents.

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%

This turmeric variety received a GI Tag in the year 2018, owing to its great medicinal properties. This variety is grown in Sangli, Maharashtra. Sangli is often dubbed the Turmeric City of Maharashtra. Well, turmeric from Sangli, accounts for nearly 70% of the state’s total turmeric production. This turmeric variant is used for medicinal purposes. Sangli turmeric has a deep-orange color.

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.

 

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

02 – IISR – KEDARAM

Curcumin : 5.7%

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

03 – 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

04 – 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

05 – IISR – ALLEPPEY SUPREME

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

06 – 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

07 – 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

08 – 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

09 – 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

10 – Narendra Turmeric

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

11 – Prathibha

Curcumin: 6.52%

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

12 – Rajendra Sonia

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

13 – 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

14 – 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

15 – Sona : Curcumin: 7.11%

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

16 – 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

Some of these aforementioned varieties are local cultivars based on their cultivation area.
However, some improved turmeric varieties are also released from
ICAR – Indian Institute of Spice Research, Kozhikode.

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