Raw Whole Turmeric

Product Overview

Product Name: Raw Whole Dried Turmeric (Fingers / Bulbs / Tukdi)
Botanical Name: Curcuma longa
Origin: India (Regions: Erode, Nizamabad, Salem, Alleppey, Lakadong, Cuddapah)
HS Code: 09103030 (Turmeric, whole or powdered)

Technical & Physical Specifications


Parameter Standard Export Specification Premium / Specialized Grade
Type / Form Whole Dried Fingers / Bulbs / Sliced Polished or Unpolished
Curcumin Content 2.0% -3.0% (Standard) 3.5% -7.0% (e.g., Alleppey, Lakadong)
Moisture Content Maximum 10% - 12% Maximum 6% -8% (Extended shelf life)
Admixture / Foreign Matter Max 1% - 2% Max 0.5% (Hand-sorted)
Damaged / Defective Fingers Less than 3% Less than 1%
Broken Ratio Less than 5% Less than 2%
Volatile Oil Content Min 2.5% (AGMARK standard) 3.5% - 5.5%
Total Ash Max 8% -10% Max 7%
Acid-Insoluble Ash Max 1.0% Max 0.5%
Color Bright Yellow to Orange-Yellow Deep Orange


Popular Regional Varieties

Erode / Madras (Tamil Nadu): Vibrant color, consistent quality, standard commercial workhorse (Curcumin: 2%-3%).
Nizamabad (Andhra Pradesh / Telangana): High commercial value, available in finger and bulb formats (Curcumin: 1.5%-2.5%).
Alleppey (Kerala): High volatile oils and rich curcumin profile (Curcumin: 4%-7%).
Lakadong (Meghalaya): High-altitude, organic, known for superior natural curcumin levels.

Packaging & Logistics

Standard Packing: 25 kg, 50 kg, or 60 kg New Jute / PP (Polypropylene) woven bags (or customized retail/institutional packs).
Container Loading Capacity:
20 ft Container: Approx. 13 MT to 18 MT (depending on bag size and palletization).
40 ft Container: Approx. 26 MT to 28 MT.
Shelf Life: 2 years when stored in a cool, dry, dark warehouse free from humidity.