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Turmeric

Parameter Specification
Product Name Turmeric Fingers
HS Code 091030
Origin India (Kerala – Alleppey Finger Turmeric)
Botanical Name Curcuma longa
Family Zingiberaceae
Harvest Time January to March (varies by region)
Packing 1 kg, 5 kg, 10 kg, 25 kg, 40 kg (PP Bags or Customized)
Loading Capacity 20 Ft: To be confirmed, 40 Ft: To be confirmed
Appearance/Color Bright yellow to deep orange-yellow
Form Whole dried fingers
Aroma / Flavor Earthy, warm, mildly pungent, slightly bitter
Quality Premium Export Quality
Moisture Max. 10.00%
Acid Insoluble Ash As per applicable standard
Volatile Oil As per buyer specification / COA
Total Ash As per applicable standard

Product Overview

Viba Turmeric is a premium-quality Indian spice sourced from selected growing regions, with a focus on Alleppey Finger Turmeric from Kerala. Scientifically known as Curcuma longa, turmeric is valued for its natural yellow-orange colour, characteristic earthy aroma, warm flavour, and curcumin content. Our turmeric is available in dried finger and powder forms, suitable for food processing, spice manufacturing, and international trade. We focus on product consistency, proper drying, cleanliness, and quality testing to meet buyer specifications and applicable export requirements. Viba is committed to sourcing quality turmeric with reliable traceability, suitable packaging, and documentation to support the needs of international buyers.

Uses

  • Culinary : Widely used in curries, spice blends, pickles, chutneys, sauces, and marinades. Adds a natural yellow-orange colour and distinctive earthy flavour to food.
  • Food Processing : Used in spice manufacturing, seasoning blends, ready-to-eat foods, and food colouring applications.
  • Industrial : Suitable for turmeric powder production, curcumin extraction, essential oil processing, and other food-grade applications, depending on product specifications and processing requirements.

Regions and Export Information

Turmeric is cultivated and sourced from several major regions across India, including Kerala, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, and Meghalaya. VIBA focuses on sourcing quality turmeric, with a particular emphasis on Alleppey Finger Turmeric from Kerala. Other sourcing options include Sangli, Erode, Salem, Nizamabad, and Lakadong, depending on product specifications and availability. We export to:

  • South India : Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka
  • Western India : Maharashtra
  • Central and Southern Trade Regions : Telangana
  • Northeastern India : Meghalaya
  • Export Markets : International markets across Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas, subject to buyer requirements and applicable export regulations.

Indian & Foreign Names of Turmeric

Language Indian Names
Hindi Haldi
Marathi Halad
Punjabi Haldi
Tamil Manjal
Kannada Arishina
Gujarati Haldar
Bengali Holud
Malayalam Manjal
Telugu Pasupu
Sanskrit Haridra
Language Foreign Names
English Turmeric
German Kurkuma
Arabic Kurkum (كركم)
Portuguese Cúrcuma
French Curcuma
Spanish Cúrcuma
Chinese Jiang Huang (姜黄)
Russian Kurkuma (Куркума)