Turmeric

Line 02 · Turmeric
Line 02 · Turmeric

Turmeric fingers and powder, to your spec

India is the world's largest producer and exporter of turmeric, grown across several states, including Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra and Telangana. We supply whole fingers and ground powder from a trusted partner with its own processing unit, matched to each buyer’s specification.

Turmeric rhizome, dried fingers and ground powder side by side (representative image)Representative image
Curcuma longa From rhizome to fingers to powder Whole · polished / unpolished · ground
Dried turmeric fingers (representative image)Representative imageWhole

Turmeric fingers

Whole dried turmeric fingers, polished or unpolished, for spice processors, grinders, importers and wholesalers. Grade, curcumin range and finish to your spec.

Whole, driedPolished / unpolishedPP or jute bags
Ground turmeric powder (representative image)Representative imageGround

Turmeric powder

Ground turmeric for food manufacturers, blenders, packers and retail brands. Curcumin range, mesh size and colour to buyer spec.

GroundMesh to specBulk or retail packs
Turmeric rhizomes on a wooden plate (representative image)Representative imageOn enquiry

Bulbs & sliced turmeric

Whole dried turmeric bulbs (mother rhizomes) and sliced or split turmeric, offered on enquiry for processors and extractors.

On enquiryGrade to spec

Buyer specs we work to

These are the parameters turmeric buyers usually specify. We don't publish fixed figures: we look for lots that match your spec or your destination's standard. Samples can be arranged on request.

Turmeric buyer specification parameters
ParameterFingersPowderNotes
Curcumin content (%)To buyer specTo buyer specGrade agreed per order
Moisture (%)To buyer specTo buyer specMax. agreed per order
Total ash / acid-insoluble ashAs per buyer / destination standardAs per buyer / destination standardMax. agreed per order
Foreign matter / extraneous matterAs per buyer / destination standard—Max. agreed per order
Colour & appearancePolished or unpolished, to buyer specColour to buyer specDiscussed per order
Mesh size (powder)—To buyer spece.g. fine / coarse grind
Aflatoxin limitsAs per buyer / destination standardAs per buyer / destination standardVaries by market, e.g. EU, US, Gulf
Pesticide residue limitsAs per buyer / destination standardAs per buyer / destination standardVaries by market, e.g. EU, US, Gulf
PackingPP or jute bagsBulk bags or retail packsSize, marking and labelling to buyer spec
Spices including turmeric in jute sacks (representative image)Representative image

Packing options

  • FingersPP or jute bags; bag size and liners to buyer spec
  • PowderBulk bags, or retail packs to buyer spec
  • MarkingLabelling and marking as required by buyer and destination
  • HS codesListed for your country in our turmeric spec sheet (PDF)

Who buys from this line

  • Spice processors & grindersWhole fingers for grinding, blending and repacking.
  • Food manufacturersPowder for seasonings, curries, sauces, snacks and ready meals.
  • Packers & retail brandsPowder in bulk for repacking, or in retail packs to your spec.
  • Importers & wholesalersFingers and powder for distribution in your market.
Aflatoxin and pesticide residue limits differ by market (for example EU, US and Gulf). We confirm the applicable standard with you before quoting.

Request a quote or a sampleOur team responds to every enquiry within 48 hours.