DESCRIPTION

The dried root of Curcuma longa plant of the ginger family, Turmeric is native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. Being perennial and Rhizomatous, it requires between 20-30 degree Celsius and a good amount of annual rainfall to grow. The rhizomes are collected every year. They are either used as it is or boiled in water and dried. They are then powdered into an orange-yellow powder.

HISTORY

Native to Asia, Turmeric was initially used as a dye. However, since the discovery of its medicinal properties, it’s been used in Ayurvedic, traditional Chinese medicine, and other forms as well. India is known to have the largest number of species of turmeric with Thailand up close in the second position.

GLOBAL MARKET DEMAND

Turmeric Market size was estimated at $4.3 Billion in 2020, projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.7% during the forecast period 2021-2026. Its intrinsic anti-cancer, anti-oxidant, and anti-inflammatory characteristics are boosting its application across end-user sectors, resulting in increased Turmeric Industry demand. Turmeric, or Curcuma longa, is a rhizomatous herbaceous perennial plant of the Zingiberaceae family that belongs to the ginger family.

SPECIFICATION

Product Description:	The dried rhizomes, fingers or bulbs of turmeric which has not undergone fumigation, sterilization.
Botanical Name:	Curcuma longa
Country of Origin:	India
Pack size:.	25kg High Density Poly Bags with Inner Liner
Appearance/Colour:	Bright orangish yellow colour comes in finger or bulb form
Flavour and Odour:	Natural Flavour & Natural Odour
GMO Status:	not genetically modified.
Particle Size:	4-8 Inches
Shelf Life:	12 months from manufacturing date, in original unopened packaging under recommended storage conditions.
Storing:	Cool, dry place out of direct sunlight; unopened in original packaging preferably in ambient temperatures.

FEATURES & CHARACTERISTICS

Color	Orange-yellow
Taste and Smell	Bitter taste with mildly aromatic orange/ginger smell

INGREDIENTS

Nutrients	29 Calories 2.1 gm fiber 6.31 gm carbohydrates
Minerals	Iron Potassium Manganese
Vitamins	Vitamin C
Protein	0.91 gm
Fats	0.31 gm

TURMERIC USES AND BENEFITS :

• Hay fever. Taking turmeric by mouth seems to reduce hay fever symptoms such as sneezing, itching, runny nose, and congestion.
• Depression. Most research shows that taking curcumin, a chemical found in turmeric, by mouth reduces depression symptoms in people already using an antidepressant.
• High levels of cholesterol or other fats (lipids) in the blood (hyperlipidemia). Taking turmeric by mouth seems to lower levels of blood fats called triglycerides. But the effects of turmeric on cholesterol levels are conflicting. Also, there are many different turmeric products available. It is not known which ones work best.
• Buildup of fat in the liver in people who drink little or no alcohol (nonalcoholic fatty liver disease or NAFLD). Taking turmeric extract by mouth reduces markers of liver injury in people who have this condition. It also seems to help prevent the build-up of more fat in the liver.
• Swelling (inflammation) and sores inside the mouth (oral mucositis). Taking curcumin, a chemical found in turmeric, by mouth, or as a lozenge or mouthwash, seems to prevent swelling and sores in the mouth during radiation treatment for cancer.
• Osteoarthritis. Taking turmeric extracts, alone or together with other herbal ingredients, can reduce pain and improve function in people with knee osteoarthritis. Turmeric might work about as well as ibuprofen for reducing pain. But it doesn't seem to work as well as another drug, called diclofenac.
• Itching. Taking turmeric by mouth might reduce itching that is caused by various conditions.