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Contact SupplierTurmeric is the ancient and sacred spice of india. Indian turmeric, which is also popularly known as "indian saffron" because of its bright yellow color, is considered the best in the world. It is the dried rhizome of a herbaceous perennial tropical plant. The primary rhizomes which are rather round in shape are called bulbs while the thin long secondary rhizomes are fingers. A number of varieties are available in the country and are known mostly by name of locality where they are cultivated. Some of the popular cultivators are rajapuri, erode, cuddapah, allepy and salem. Turmeric is used as a condiment, dye, drug and cosmetic in addition to its use in religious ceremonies.
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turmeric is used to flavour and to colour foodstuffs. It is a principal ingredient in curry powder. Turmeric is used as an antiseptic. The colour curcumin extracted from turmeric is used as a colourant.
Botanical name : botanical name : curcuma longa