Turmeric

Organic Curcuma Longa, Haldi, Curcumin, Curcuma molida, Tumeric

Turmeric, with its brilliant yellow color, has been used as a dye, medicine, and flavoring since 600 BC. Turmeric is a necessary ingredient of curry powder and many Asian spice blends.  Turmeric has 3-4% of Curcumin that has many medicinal benefits. Turmeric is an indispensable culinary ingredient. It imparts a musky flavor and yellow color to curries. It is also used as a coloring matter in pharmacy, confectionery and food industries.

The dry turmeric root is considered as the symbol of purity and prosperity.Turmeric has been mentioned in early Sanskrit works. Turmeric has been used by the Ayurvedic and Unani practitioners in India since ancient times. It was prescribed by them as a drug to strengthen the stomach, promote its action, as a tonic and as a blood purifier. Turmeric is a native of southern or south-eastern Asia. It has been grown in India from ancient times. It seems to have reached China before seventh century A.D. Turmeric spread early throughout the East Indies and was carried eastwards across the Pacific by Polynesians to Hawaii and Easter Island.

Turmeric has been used as Ant repellent in many regions of the world. Turmeric is used in mustard and other preparations to prevent color discolartion. 

Did You Know ?

Curcumin in turmeric is used as natural pH indicator !. In acidic solutions, color will change to yellow. Basic solution (pH>8.6) will turn into red!. Now you can use turmeric at home to test acidity.

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How to Detect Color Adultration: Turmeric powder sold in many ethic stores are tainted with Sudan dye color. Indus Organics tests all batches of organic turmeric powder for sudan dye. One can test the presence of any artificial color in turmeric at home. Just take a spoon of turmeric powder and drop it in a clear wall glass of water. If powder drops at the bottom of the glass and water is relatively transparent, turmeric is not adulterated.

Organic Turmeric Powder is free from chemical pesticide, chemical fertilizer, lead, heavy metals, artificial colors, additives and irradiation. We are providing wholesale discounts to retail as well as bulk package products. Click on the product to view the applicable discount.

Turmeric is not approved by USFDA as a medicine. Information provided here is from natural health professionals. Consult a doctor for your conditions.