Turmeric Powder
Turmeric is a perennial plant found in
the tropical regions of Southern Asia. Mostly traded in whole form, it can
also be processed into powdered form, in accordance to need and demand.
Sunrise Spices offers the processed form of Turmeric that is derived from
different varieties of Turmeric, viz. 'Alleppey Finger' and 'Erode
Turmeric' (from Tamil Nadu), 'Rajapore' and 'Sangli turmeric' (from
Maharashtra) and 'Nizamabad Bulb' (from Andhra Pradesh). Usually warm and
peppery in flavor, Turmeric Powder is most often used in curries, chutneys,
rice and vegetable dishes.
Sunrise Turmeric Powder is widely used for it's best color and flavor and
it is packaged in different sizes of corrugated boxes according to need and
demand.
Indian Name (Turmeric): Haldi
Botanical Name : Curcuma longa
Family Name : Zingiberaceae
Cultivation Zone : Southern Asia is the major producer of Turmeric.
India is the largest producer of the Turmeric and consumes 80% of the total
world's production.
Use of Turmeric
Medicinal use : Turmeric is
widely known for curing a number of diseases, viz. preventing various sexual
transmitted diseases. It has anti-tumoral properties and is considered to be
a possible treatment for cancer.
Food additive : Turmeric is a widely used food additive. It is also
used in mustard, pickles and other consumable items.
Food Industry : Turmeric has find extensive usage in the food
industry. It is widely used in a number of products including bakery
products, dairy products, cereals, sauces and ketchups, biscuits, cakes,
etc.
Cosmetics : Turmeric is used in various cosmetic products to
manufacture sunscreen, fairness creams and lotions. The anti-oxidant
properties help to lighten the skin and in treating skin inflammations.