India supplies more than 75% of global turmeric (Curcuma longa) exports. Global nutraceutical extractors, oleoresin distillers, and food spice grinders specify whole dried turmeric fingers according to their native commercial varieties: Alleppey, Salem, and Nizamabad.
1. Commercial Variety & Curcumin Comparison
| Turmeric Variety | Curcumin Content % | Color Hue | Primary Industrial Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alleppey Turmeric | 5.0% to 6.5% Max. | Deep golden orange to dark reddish-yellow | Pharmaceutical extraction, pure curcumin isolate, US nutraceuticals |
| Salem Turmeric | 3.0% to 4.5% | Vibrant luminous yellow, long straight fingers | Gourmet retail packaging, culinary spice blends, European tabletop jars |
| Nizamabad Turmeric | 2.5% to 3.5% | Classic warm earthy yellow | High-volume industrial food processing, mustard compounding, curry bases |
2. Quality Finishing: Unpolished vs. Double Polished
To eliminate surface dirt and residual root hair, turmeric fingers undergo mechanical polishing drums:
- Single Polished: Retains a rustic, matte appearance; popular for industrial extraction where visual surface sheen is unnecessary.
- Double Polished: Smooth, lustrous, golden-clean surface free of rough skin; preferred for whole retail packagers.
- Moisture Content: Strictly $\le 10.0\%$ to inhibit fungal development and aflatoxin contamination.
3. Container Loading Capacity (Mundra Port)
- 20-foot Container (FCL): Approx. 17.0 to 18.0 Metric Tons (packed in 25 kg / 50 kg jute burlap or woven polypropylene bags).
- 40-foot Container (FCL): Approx. 26.0 to 27.0 Metric Tons.
4. Commercial Inquiries & Sample Desk
Institutional Sample Policy
HPLC laboratory assay reports verifying curcumin percentage, moisture, and heavy metal compliance accompany all commercial sample dispatches.
Product Samples Available on Request — Contact Commercial Export Desk
