Turmeric
Turmeric is used to flavor and to color foodstuffs. It is a principal ingredient in curry powder. Turmeric oleoresin is used in brine pickles, non-alcoholic beverages, gelatins, butter and cheese etc. The color curcumin extracted from turmeric is used as a colorant. Turmeric is also used as a dye in textile industry. 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.
Variety
- Erode and Salem turmeric
- Rajapore
- Alleppey Finger
- Nizamabad Bulb
GENERAL SPECIFICATION
- Moisture : 10%-12% Max
- Flexibility : Hard
- Broken Pieces (FINGERS<15MM): 5 %
- Foreign Matter : 1 %
- Defectives : 3 %
- Free From Infestation, Fungus, Dyes And Coloring Chemicals
- Inspection : Sgs Or Any Other Agency