Spice guide / Turmeric

What is Turmeric?

Rhizome sold as dried fingers or powder; earthy, bitter-warm colouring spice.

Short answer: Turmeric (Hindi: हल्दी) is Curcuma longa. Earthy, bitter, warm, slightly peppery. Culinary use only — not a medicine.

Common nameTurmeric
Hindiहल्दी
Sanskrit
Botanical nameCurcuma longa
FamilyZingiberaceae
OriginIndia
Main producing regionsAndhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Odisha, Maharashtra
FlavourEarthy, bitter, warm, slightly peppery
Aroma
Formswhole, powder
Retail packs100g–5kg (typical; see products)
Bulk10kg+

What is Turmeric?

Turmeric is the dried rhizome of Curcuma longa. Indian trade distinguishes fingers and ground powder, and regional types such as Alleppey and Erode. Curcumin is a constituent of turmeric; turmeric the spice and isolated curcumin are not interchangeable products. Do not treat culinary turmeric as a medicine.

History of Turmeric

Origin

India — Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Odisha, Maharashtra

Growing regions

Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Odisha, Maharashtra

How it is grown

Harvest

Processing

Grades

  • Standard: Admin-configured commercial grade
  • Premium: Admin-configured higher visual/purity selection
  • Export Grade: Only show when export specifications exist for the lot
  • Machine Cleaned: Machine cleaned — confirm process for the lot

Only grades that apply to a lot should be shown at purchase. These are templates, not invented industry certificates.

Flavour, aroma and colour

Earthy, bitter, warm, slightly peppery. . Colour: Deep orange-yellow. Heat: none.

Culinary uses

  • Curry
  • Dal
  • Pickle
  • Rice
  • Mustard oil pickles

Traditional uses

Turmeric has a long history of use in traditional culinary and ceremonial practices. Traditional use is not a clinical claim.

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Storage and shelf life

Nutrition

Nutrition declaration is pack-specific and must be completed before UK/EU sale.

Buying guide

Retail packs typically run from 100g to 5kg. Bulk starts at 10kg. Selling prices are checkout prices. Indian market figures, when present, are indicative only.

Indicative Indian market price

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