Turmeric finger in india is the largest producer, consumer, manufacturers and exporters in the world. indian turmeric is considered to be the best in the world market because of its high curcumin content. india accounts for about 80% of world turmeric production and 60% of world exports. turmeric is used to add fragrance, color and aroma to the dishes. the turmeric finger is the purest form of turmeric and is used in pharmaceutical, food and dyeing processes. the product comes from farmers who grow the crop naturally and organically. turmeric powder is made of turmeric fingers. at competitive prices, we offer optimum quality turmeric fingers. turmeric finger, basically a tropical plant of ginger family is the rhizome or underground stem, with a rough, segmented skin. the length of main rhizome is approximately 2.5-7 cm (1-3 inches) in length with a diameter of 2.5 cm (1 inch), with smaller tubers branching off. the color of rhizome is yellowish-brown with a dull orange interior and color of powder is bright yellow.
Product Name | Turmeric |
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Origin | Indian sub-continent and Southeast Asia |
Family | Zingiberaceae |
Binomial name | Curcuma longa |
Color | Orange-yellow |
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Taste and Smell | Bitter taste with mildly aromatic orange/ginger smell |
Quality |
Nutrients | 29 Calories 2.1 gm fiber 6.31 gm carbohydrates |
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Minerals | Iron Potassium Manganese |
Vitamins | Vitamin C |
Protein | 0.91 gm |
Fats | 0.31 gm |
Culinary - Turmeric in the powdered form is used as a spice in a number of various dishes across the planet.
Dye - The golden yellow colour of turmeric is used as a dye.
Indicator - It is used as a chemical indicator to test for acidity and alkalinity.
Medicinal - As a plant with medicinal values, Curcuma has plenty of use in home remedies and ayurvedic treatment.
Anti-inflammatory medicine
Pain reliever
Antioxidant
Cancer treatment
Digestion