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India is one of the largest exporters of turmeric globally. Turmeric is a key spice in Indian cuisine and is also widely used for its medicinal properties. India’s favorable climate and agricultural practices make it a major producer of turmeric, and it exports significant quantities to various countries around the world.
History
Turmeric has been used in Asia for centuries and is a major part of Ayurveda, Siddha medicine, traditional Chinese medicine, Unani, and the animistic rituals of Austronesian peoples. It was first used as a dye, and then later for its supposed properties in folk medicine From India, it spread to Southeast Asia along with Hinduism and Buddhism, as the yellow dye is used to color the robes of monks and priests.
Description
The dried root of Curcuma longa plant of the ginger family. Turmeric is native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. Being perennial and rhizomatous plant thrives in temperatures of 20-30 degrees Celsius with ample rainfall. The rhizomes are collected every year. They are either used as it is or boiled in water and dried. . It’s rich in curcumin, a compound with potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Positive side effects
-Anti-inflammatory properties
-Pain relief
-Improving liver function
Specifications
– Product Name : Organic Turmeric
– Origin : India
– Family : Zingiberaceae
– Binomial name : Curcuma longa
Nutrition of turmeric
– 29 calories, 0.91g of protein, 0.31g of fat, 6.31g of carbohydrates, 2.1g of fiber, 0.3g of sugar
Protein
– Iron, Potassium, Mandanese, Vitamin C
TURMERIC VARIETIES WE EXPORT
Turmeric is available in a lot of varieties across India and even though they look similar they are very different. Turmeric from different parts of India has different curcumin concentration levels.
Lakadong
Lakadong turmeric belongs to Lakadong village situated in the state of Meghalaya. It is said to be the world’s best turmeric variant due to its high concentration of curcumin levels. Curcumin is an anti-inflammatory compound present in turmeric that plays a major role in repairing the body internally. Usually, turmeric contains around 2-4% of curcumin but Lakadong’s concentration goes upto a whopping 7-12%.
Alleppey
Alleppey is a small town in Kerala which is not only famous for its breathtaking scenic beauty but also for its turmeric production. Alleppey turmeric contains about 5% curcumin and is used to make several homemade remedies and Ayurvedic medicines.
Madras
The Madras variety of turmeric is another turmeric which is found in South India. This turmeric is the most common variety which is seen in the supermarkets. It has a pale yellow colour and a curcumin percentage of an average 3.5%
Erode
Erode turmeric has earned its prestigious GI Tag in March 2019. This small city in Tamil Nadu, India, is renowned for producing turmeric with a remarkable curcumin content of 3–4%. It has a bright yellow colour and is derived from the Erode local cultivar.
Sangli
This kind of turmeric, Sangli received its Geographical Indication Tag (GI Tag) in 2018 because of its unique characteristics. It is supposedly known to have great medicinal properties and accounts for nearly 70% of the state’s total production of turmeric. Sangli turmeric has a deep-orange colour and is known for its advanced yet natural medicinal purposes.
