Turmeric Fingers
Turmeric Fingers

Spices

Turmeric Fingers

Add a pop of colour and a burst of flavour to meals with the golden spice of turmeric. We export Indian turmeric fingers from key growing regions in multiple grades.

Varieties

  • Nizamabad Turmeric – small to medium size
  • Kaddapa Turmeric – large size, rich aroma
  • Salem Turmeric – polished variety with medium curcumin
  • Maharashtra Turmeric – standard variety, bright yellow colour
  • Erode Finger (Tamil Nadu) – Agmark certified
  • Cuddapah, Rajapuri, Aleppo Finger – regional grades

Packing & Shipping Details

  • Packing: 25 / 50 / 60 kg PP or Jute bags; customised packaging available
  • 40 ft container: 26 MT
  • 20 ft container: 13 MT
  • Shelf life: up to 2 years in a cool, dry place
  • Minimum order: 17 MT by sea (1 × 20 ft FCL) or 100 kg by air
  • Delivery: 15 days after contract; FOB Tuticorin / Chennai; CIF, CNF
  • Payment: 70% advance, 30% against B/L; or L/C at sight; T/T

Key Features

  • Suitable for grinding into powder, spice blends, medicinal uses and curcumin extraction
  • Free from dust, stones and foreign impurities
  • Polished and unpolished turmeric available as per requirement
  • High curcumin content (2–5%) ensures vibrant colour and health benefits

Packing & Loading

  • Packing: 25 / 50 / 60 kg Jute or PP bags
  • Loading: 13 MT (20 ft) / 26 MT (40 ft)
  • Minimum order: 17 MT by sea (1 × 20 ft FCL) or 100 kg by air
  • Origin: India (Erode, Nizamabad, Cuddapah, Sangli)

Export Grades (Curcumin & Moisture)

Curcuma Finger Curcumin 5.00%; Moisture 10%
Bold Finger Curcumin 3.6–4%; Moisture 10–12%
Sannam Finger Curcumin 3.2–3.6%; Moisture 12%
Turmeric Bulb Curcumin 4.00%; Moisture 10–12%

Physical Specifications

Length 3–6 cm
Colour Bright yellow to deep orange
Shape Cylindrical, smooth or rough texture
Curcumin content 2–5% (variety specific)
Moisture content 8–12% max
Foreign matter 0.5–2% max; < 1%
Defective fingers 2–3% max
Polishing Polished or unpolished
Aroma Earthy, strong, natural
Flexibility Hard
Chromate test Negative

Chemical Specifications

Curcumin content 1–5%
Moisture 8–12%
Ash content 6–7% max; total ash < 7%
Ash insoluble in acid 1–2% max; 2.5% max
Volatile oil 3–5%
Lead (PPB) 2.5 max
Starch content 60% max (w/w)

Turmeric Grades (Export Specification)

Curcuma Finger Curcumin 5.00%; Moisture 10%
Bold Finger Curcumin 3.6–4%; Moisture 10–12%
Sannam Finger Curcumin 3.2–3.6%; Moisture 12%
Turmeric Bulb Curcumin 4.00%; Moisture 10–12%
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