Turmeric
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Embrace the powerful, earth-born brilliance of premium Turmeric, an universally treasured golden botanical famous for its extensive therapeutic applications and bold, warm coloring power. Harvested from mature, finger-like rhizomes of the Curcuma longa plant, our turmeric goes through a rigorous boiling, polishing, and natural drying regimen to achieve a highly condensed, vibrant orange-yellow hue and a uniquely warm, musky, earthy aroma. At Aba Impex, we consistently supply premium-grade turmeric with verified, high levels of curcumin, ensuring maximum functional color and bioactive potency for food, nutraceutical, and cosmetic manufacturing. From forming the deep structural color foundation of global curry powders and specialty mustard spreads to serving as the central active ingredient in trendy golden milk wellness formulations, our turmeric represents an uncompromised standard of global purity, quality, and exceptional traceability.
Types
- Turmeric Finger (Nizamabad/Salem): Premium, solid, elongated whole rhizome roots, globally preferred for their rich, high curcumin extract and uniform internal color density.
- Turmeric Bulb / Gatta: The round central core rhizome section, offering an economical, highly potent option extensively utilized for industrial powder milling.
- Alleppey Turmeric: An ultra-premium variety known for its incredibly high native curcumin content (usually exceeding 5%), highly demanded by nutraceutical processors.
- Organic Turmeric Powder: Purely milled, premium ground turmeric grown under strict non-chemical agricultural regimens, catering to health-focused retail markets.
Specification
Properties | Values/Limits |
Product Name | Turmeric Whole (Rhizomes) |
Shelf Life | 2 Years |
Moisture Content | Max. 10.0% |
Total Ash Content | Max. 7.0% |
Curcumin Content | Min. 3.0% to 5.5% (Varies by grade) |
Defective / Weevilled | Max. 1% to 2% |
Flavor & Aroma | Warm, distinctly earthy, slightly bitter, and woodsy-musky |
Grade | Polished Finger / Unpolished Bulb |
Admixture Level | Max. 1% |
Color | Brilliant deep golden-yellow to rich orange |
Drying Process | Sun Dried after boiling treatment |
Packaging | 25kg / 50kg Jute or woven PP Bags |
Origin | India |
Storage | Keep in dry, dark, pest-free storage, away from direct light to prevent color fading |
Nutrition Facts – Serving Size: 100gm
Nutrient | Amount per 100g |
Calories | 354 kcal |
Total Fat | 9.9 g |
Saturated Fat | 3.1 g |
Cholesterol | 0 mg |
Sodium | 38 mg |
Total Carbohydrate | 64.9 g |
Dietary Fiber | 21.1 g |
Sugars | 3.2 g |
Protein | 7.8 g |
Vitamin C | 25.9 mg |
Calcium | 183 mg |
Iron | 41.4 mg |
Potassium | 2,525 mg |
Benefits And Uses
- Anti-Inflammatory Powerhouse: Curcumin serves as a highly potent natural anti-inflammatory agent, frequently helping manage symptoms of joint discomfort and arthritis.
- Antioxidant Cellular Shield: Neutralizes harmful free radicals while actively stimulating the body’s own built-in antioxidant enzyme mechanisms.
- Supports Cardiovascular Health: Improves the structural function of blood vessel linings (endothelium), assisting with natural systemic blood pressure and clot regulation.
- Cosmetic & Food Dye: Widely utilized as a completely non-toxic, skin-soothing cosmetic base and an all-natural coloring agent in food industrial sectors.
