Turmeric

Turmeric Whole – Product Specification (India Origin)

📌 Product Details

• Product Name: Turmeric Whole (Dry Fingers)

• Botanical Name: Curcuma longa L.

• HS Code: 09103010

• Origin: India (Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Telangana – Major Growing Regions)

• Harvest Season: January – March

📌 Physical & Chemical Parameters

• Appearance: Dried whole rhizomes (turmeric fingers)

• Color: Bright yellow to deep orange

• Flavor & Aroma: Warm, earthy, slightly bitter with a strong aroma

• Moisture Content: Max. 10%

• Curcumin Content: 2% to 5% (as per buyer requirement – available grades: 2–3%, 3–5%)

• Purity: 99% (cleaned and polished)

• Admixture: Max. 1%

• Total Ash: Max. 9%

• Acid Insoluble Ash: Max. 1.5%

• Lead Content: < 2 ppm (compliant with international food safety standards)

• Salmonella: Absent (Negative)

• E. Coli: Absent (Negative)

• Aflatoxin: B1 < 5 ppb / Total Aflatoxins < 10 ppb (EU/US standard on request)

📌 Grades Available

• Alleppey Finger Turmeric (AFT) – High Curcumin (3–5%)

• Salem Turmeric – Bright color, mild aroma

• Nizamabad Turmeric – Widely used export grade (2–3% Curcumin)

• Double Polished / Single Polished / Unpolished (as per buyer requirement)

📌 Types

• Whole Turmeric Fingers

• Polished & Unpolished Fingers

• Curcumin-Rich Turmeric (up to 5%)

• IPM/Organic Turmeric (certified organic on request)

📌 Packaging Options

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

• 25 kg Paper Bags / Multi-wall Kraft Bags (for premium buyers)

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

📌 Certifications Available (On Request)

• APEDA (India)

• Spices Board of India Certification

• ISO 22000 / HACCP

• BRC / Halal / Kosher

• NPOP / NOP Organic Certification (for organic turmeric)

📌 Shelf Life & Storage

• Shelf Life: 18–24 months when stored properly

• Storage Condition: Cool, dry, pest-free environment, away from direct sunlight

📌 Loading & Shipping

• Container Load Capacity:

  • 20 FT Container: ~15–16 MT

  • 40 FT Container: ~26–28 MT

• Port of Loading: Mundra / Pipavav / Tuticorin (India)

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

📌 Applications

• Used as a culinary spice in curries, rice, and pickles

• Key ingredient in turmeric powder production

• Used in health supplements, cosmetics, and herbal remedies

• Known for anti-inflammatory & antioxidant properties