The spice is also sometimes called 'Indian saffron' thanks to its brilliant yellow colour. Indian turmeric has been known to the world since ancient
times. Several unique properties of Indian turmeric make it the ideal choice
as a food flavour, an effective ingredient in medicines and cosmetics, and
as a natural colourant. With its rich curcumin content, which imparts
the distinctive yellow colour, and other inherent qualities, Indian turmeric
is considered the best in the world. India is today the largest exporter of
turmeric to discerning countries like the Middle East, the UK, USA and
Japan. Some of the well-accepted varieties are: 'Alleppey Finger' and 'Erode
turmeric' (from Tamil Nadu), 'Rajapore' and 'Sangli turmeric' (from
Maharashtra) and 'Nizamabad Bulb' (from Andhra Pradesh). India also exports
turmeric in powder form and as oleoresin.
times. Several unique properties of Indian turmeric make it the ideal choice
as a food flavour, an effective ingredient in medicines and cosmetics, and
as a natural colourant. With its rich curcumin content, which imparts
the distinctive yellow colour, and other inherent qualities, Indian turmeric
is considered the best in the world. India is today the largest exporter of
turmeric to discerning countries like the Middle East, the UK, USA and
Japan. Some of the well-accepted varieties are: 'Alleppey Finger' and 'Erode
turmeric' (from Tamil Nadu), 'Rajapore' and 'Sangli turmeric' (from
Maharashtra) and 'Nizamabad Bulb' (from Andhra Pradesh). India also exports
turmeric in powder form and as oleoresin.