Turmeric Powder
Curcuma longa L., cured, dried and milled rhizome (haldi)
Ground turmeric trades on curcuminoid content and on proof that nothing has been added to it. The statutory floor is 2% curcuminoids on a dry basis, but the parameters that separate a credible offer from a risky one are the adulteration controls: lead chromate must test negative, no added colouring matter, and total starch capped at 60%. Acid-insoluble ash at 1.5% maximum is the practical proxy for sand and grit carried through from field drying; it is the number to watch if you are receiving material that looks clean but assays poorly. For EU import, turmeric is named in the aflatoxin schedule at B1 ≤ 5.0 µg/kg and total ≤ 10.0 µg/kg, with lead at 1.50 mg/kg under the root-and-rhizome spice class. Standard grind is 60 to 80 mesh; specify the screen system in the contract, since mesh conventions differ between suppliers.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Curcuminoid content (dry basis) | 2.0 % min statutory floor; Erode-type material typically runs higher |
| Moisture | 10.0 % max |
| Total ash (dry basis) | 9.0 % max |
| Acid-insoluble ash | 1.5 % max, the practical proxy for field grit |
| Volatile oil | 1.5 ml/100 g min (ISO 6571) |
| Granulation | 60 to 80 mesh standard; specify screen system |
| Adulteration controls | Lead chromate negative · no added colouring matter · starch 60 % max |
| Extraneous matter | 1.0 % max (spices limit) |
| Aflatoxin (EU import) | B1 ≤ 5.0 µg/kg · total ≤ 10.0 µg/kg |
| Lead (EU, root & rhizome spices) | 1.50 mg/kg max |
| Container capacity | Volume-limited: cubes out well before payload; confirm per pack size |
| Private label / OEM | Available |
| Nutrition | per 100 g · uncooked |
|---|---|
| Energy | 312 kcal |
| Protein | 9.68 g |
| Total fat | 3.25 g |
| Carbohydrates | 67.14 g |
| Dietary fibre | 22.7 g |
| Potassium | 2,080 mg |
Packaging
Retail 100 / 250 / 500 g / 1 kg · Bulk 25 / 50 kg PP woven or laminated with food-grade liner · Custom & private-label packing.
Export markets
Middle East · USA · Europe · UK · Japan · Australia
Specifications shown are typical values; confirm contract specifications at time of order.
B2B supply
- • Bulk and industrial pack sizes
- • Private label and documentation support
- • Specifications agreed before shipment
- • Enquire for MOQ, destination, and lead times
