Turmeric Powder

Description

Botanical Name: Curcuma longa
Family: Zingiberaceae

• MADRAS / ERODE TURMERIC
• ALLEPPEY TURMERIC
• NIZAMABAD TURMERIC

VARIETY:

TURMERIC FINGERS, GROUND, OLEORESIN &TURMERIC OIL Turmeric, the dried rhizome of a herbaceous perennial, is indigenous to Southeast Asia.

The primary rhizomes, round in shape are called ‘bulbs’, while the thin, long secondary rhizomes are ‘fingers’. After harvest, the rhizomes are cleaned, boiled, dried, and polished.

Turmeric is closely related to ginger and is sometimes called Indian saffron due to its brilliant yellow color. The propagation of turmeric is by rhizomes. Turmeric is characterized by a fragrant, peppery aroma. It is slightly bitter in taste with a musky flavor.

For centuries, turmeric has been a key ingredient in Indian cooking. Turmeric is not only restricted to the culinary world but, has many medicinal and other uses. CHK Masala’s Turmeric Powder is a balanced combination of pure quality, richness, and strong aroma that enriches the Indian dish by adding distinct color and flavor. CHK Masala’s Turmeric Powder with high curcumin content is procured from the prime spice growing farms of Sangli (Maharashtra) and Erode (Tamil Nadu). It goes through stringent quality control to ensure that it does not contain any adulteration.