Turmeric Powder

🌿 Turmeric Powder – Product Specification (India Origin)

📌 Product Details

• Product Name: Turmeric Powder

• Botanical Name: Curcuma longa L.

• HS Code: 09103030

• Form: Fine Powder

• Origin: India (Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Odisha, Gujarat)

• Harvest Season (Rhizomes): February – April

• Processing Method: Dried rhizomes cleaned and ground (machine or cold ground)

📌 Physical & Chemical Parameters

• Color: Bright Yellow to Golden Orange (natural variation)

• Flavor & Aroma: Earthy, warm, slightly bitter

• Mesh Size: 40–80 mesh (custom mesh available)

• Moisture Content: Max. 10%

• Curcumin Content:

  • Regular Grade: 2–3%

  • Premium Grade: 3–5%

  • High-Curcumin Grade: 5%+ (on request)

• Total Ash: Max. 9%

• Acid Insoluble Ash: Max. 1.5%

• Volatile Oil: Min. 1.5%

• Adulteration: Free from Sudan dyes, lead chromate, or artificial color

• Salmonella & E. Coli: Absent (Negative)

• Aflatoxin: B1 < 5 ppb / Total < 10 ppb (compliant with EU/US standards)

📌 Types Available

• Regular Turmeric Powder

• High-Curcumin Turmeric Powder

• Steam-Sterilized Turmeric Powder

• Organic Turmeric Powder (certified)

• Cold-Ground Turmeric Powder (for aroma retention)

📌 Packaging Options

• 25 kg / 50 kg PP Bags (with/without liner)

• 25 kg Kraft Paper Bags (for premium export)

• Private Label Packs: 100g, 200g, 400g, 500g, 800g, 1kg (Zipper Lock Bags, Pouches, Jar) (as per buyer’s requirement)

📌 Certifications Available (On Request)

• FSSAI / APEDA

• Spices Board of India

• ISO 22000 / HACCP

• BRC / Halal / Kosher

• USDA NOP / NPOP Organic (for organic grade)

📌 Shelf Life & Storage

• Shelf Life: 18–24 months

• Storage: Store in cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and strong odors

📌 Loading & Shipping

• Container Load Capacity:

  • 20 FT Container: ~12–14 MT

  • 40 FT Container: ~25–26 MT

• Port of Loading: Mundra / Pipavav (Gujarat, India)

• Shipping Terms: FOB, CIF, CFR (as per buyer request)

📌 Applications

• Used in curries, sauces, health supplements, natural colorants, and cosmetics

• Widely used in Indian, Asian, and Middle Eastern cuisines

• Popular for ayurvedic, immunity-boosting, and anti-inflammatory products