Golden Spice of India

Turmeric Exporter from India (Fingers & Powder)

High-curcumin Salem, Nizamabad, and Erode Turmeric Fingers and 100% Pure Turmeric Powder. Lab-certified 3.0% to 5.0%+ curcumin, low moisture, and zero artificial coloring.

Origins: Nizamabad (Telangana), Salem & Erode (Tamil Nadu)
Curcumin: 3.0% to 5.0%+ Lab Certified
Spices Board / APEDA Export Cleared
Indian Export Grade Turmeric Fingers
High Curcumin 3.0%–5.0%+

Commodity Overview & Global Applications

India is the origin and undisputed global leader in turmeric production, accounting for over 75% of global trade. Valued for its intense natural colorant, distinct earthy aroma, and bioactive curcuminoids with proven antioxidant properties, Indian Turmeric serves critical functions in food processing, spice blends (curry powders), nutraceutical supplements, pharmaceuticals, and natural cosmetic formulations worldwide.

Vishnu Balaji Global sources directly from verified farmer grower cooperatives and regulated APMC spice mandis in Nizamabad (Telangana), Salem, and Erode (Tamil Nadu). Our turmeric fingers undergo rigorous cleaning, rotary polishing (double polish standard), sorting, and sun-drying to moisture levels below 10%, eliminating dirt, rootlets, and foreign matter.

Available Export Variants

  • Salem Double-Polished Fingers: Long, uniform, vibrant golden-yellow rhizomes with thick core density. High curcumin (3.5%–4.5%), preferred by European and North American gourmet spice packers.
  • Nizamabad Turmeric Fingers: Hard, high-density fingers renowned for deep pigmentation and strong essential oil recovery (3.0%–4.0% curcumin), widely exported across the Middle East.
  • Turmeric Bulbs (Gatha): Rounded central root rhizomes offering high extractive yields at cost-effective bulk pricing for oleoresin extraction.
  • Pure Pulverized Turmeric Powder: Milled under low-temperature cryogenic conditions to prevent volatile oil loss, passing through 80–100 mesh screens for smooth dissolution.

Technical Specification Standards

Analytical Characteristic Turmeric Fingers (Double Polish) Pure Turmeric Powder
Curcumin Content (HPLC) 3.0% to 4.5% Standard (Up to 5.5% on request) 3.0% to 4.5% Standard
Moisture Content 10.0% Maximum 9.0% to 10.0% Maximum
Total Ash 7.0% Maximum 7.0% Maximum
Acid Insoluble Ash 1.0% Maximum 1.0% Maximum
Foreign Organic Matter 1.0% Maximum Nil
Defective / Unpolished Rhizomes 2.0% Maximum N/A
Volatile Essential Oil 3.5% to 4.5% v/w Minimum 3.0% v/w Minimum
Pesticide Residue / Aflatoxin Compliant with EU & US FDA Thresholds Compliant with EU & US FDA

Packaging & Container Stowing

Turmeric fingers are packed in 25kg / 50kg new jute bags or multi-layer PP woven bags with UV stabilizers. Turmeric powder is packaged in 25kg food-grade multi-wall craft paper sacks with food-safe inner polyethylene liners to preserve volatile aroma. Container load capacity is approx. 18 to 20 Metric Tons per 20ft container.

Importer FAQs

Do you supply laboratory Certificate of Analysis with each shipment?
Yes, every container comes with a third-party laboratory Certificate of Analysis (COA) confirming curcumin percentage (HPLC method), moisture, ash, and microbiological parameters (Salmonella/E. coli absent).
What is the Minimum Order Quantity?
Our standard MOQ is one 20ft Full Container Load (approx. 18 MT). Mixed containers combining turmeric fingers, dry chillies, and other spices can also be coordinated upon request.