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Turmeric |
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The
dried rhizome of a herbaceous plant,
turmeric is closely related to ginger. 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 |
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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.
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