Turmeric, Storage : Cool, Dry Place Away From Sunlight

BOTANICAL NAME: CURCUMA LONGA L.
FAMILY NAME: ZINGIBERACEAE RHIZOME
Turmeric is used to flavor and to color food stuffs. 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. ndia is the largest producer, consumer and exporter of Turmeric
in the world. Turmeric Fingers (polished and unpolished). Turmeric Powder and Oleoresins are exported all over the world.
Turmeric exported in the processed form is as dry turmeric, fresh turmeric, turmeric powder and oleoresin. Alleppey finger turmeric is known for its highest content of curcumin which has anti-carcinogenic properties. Its bright yellow colour has been preferred by spices importers in Europe and other continents.

MAJOR VARIETIES OF TURMERIC IN INDIA:

‘ALLEPPEY FINGER’ (KERALA)
‘ERODE AND SALEM TURMERIC’ (TAMIL NADU),
‘RAJAPORE’ AND ‘SANGLI TURMERIC’ (MAHARASHTRA)
‘NIZAMABAD BULB’ (ANDHRA PRADESH)