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Spices & Powders

Turmeric Powder

Curcuma longa L. · Zingiberaceae

Curcumin 2–5%, Alleppey and Madras

Dried Curcuma longa rhizome, cleaned and milled to mesh. Supplied in Alleppey and Madras grades, with curcumin certified on every lot and lead screened as standard.

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Grades
Alleppey and Madras
Curcumin
3–5% Alleppey; 2–3% Madras, HPLC per lot
Plant part
Dried rhizome
Colour
Deep orange to bright yellow
Mesh
60, 80 or 100
Origin
India

Grades

Also known as ground turmeric, haldi powder

Grades and standardisation

Specifying Turmeric Powder

Turmeric powder is bought on curcumin, colour and cleanliness rather than a standardised assay. Lead is screened on every lot, because a curcumin test cannot detect lead chromate adulteration.

GradeStandardisationMethodFormTypical useAvailability
Alleppey powder Curcumin typically 3–5% HPLC, per lot Fine ground, deep orange Food manufacturing, colour-led use Standard Request
Madras powder Curcumin typically 2–3% HPLC, per lot Fine ground, bright yellow Seasoning blends, food service Standard Request
Fine mesh, 80–100 Particle size Sieve Fine powder Beverages, smooth sauces On request Request
Steam-sterilised Microbiological status Plate count Powder Products with no further heat step On request Request
Organic USDA NOP or EU Organic Certificate Powder Certified organic lines On request Request
Whole fingers Alleppey or Madras finger HPLC, per lot Whole dried rhizome Grinding on receipt, extraction On request Request

Standard grades are held and supplied routinely; grades on request are produced against a confirmed order. Other standardisations, mesh sizes and packs can be quoted to specification.

Turmeric Powder specification

Typical values for the alleppey and Madras powder. The specification agreed for your order governs.

Botanical sourceCurcuma longa L. (Zingiberaceae)
Plant partDried rhizome
CurcuminAlleppey 3–5%; Madras 2–3%, HPLC, certified per lot
ColourDeep orange (Alleppey) to bright yellow (Madras)
MoistureNMT 10% w/w
Total ashNMT 7% w/w
Acid-insoluble ashNMT 1.5% w/w
Extraneous matterNMT 1.0%
LeadNMT 3 ppm, ICP-MS, every lot
Sudan dyesNegative
Mesh60, 80 or 100, to specification
Packaging25 kg multi-wall paper or PP bags with liner, or as specified
OriginIndia

Applications of Turmeric Powder

Food manufacturing · Food service · Dietary supplements

  • Seasoning and spice blends

    Madras or Alleppey

  • Sauces, soups and ready meals

    Alleppey, for colour

  • Bakery and snacks

    Madras

  • Golden milk and beverage mixes

    Fine mesh, 80–100

  • Natural colour

    Alleppey

  • Whole-spice supplement input

    Alleppey powder

Documentation

Supplied with turmeric powder for UK and EU import and supplier approval.

  • Specification sheetGrade, limits and methodsBefore quotation
  • Certificate of analysisBatch results against the specificationEvery batch
  • Safety data sheetHandling, storage and transportOn request
  • Allergen and non-GMO statementsSigned declarationsOn request
  • BSE/TSE, non-irradiation and ETODeclarations for EU and UK importOn request
  • Certificate of originCountry of origin for customsWith shipment

Questions about Turmeric Powder

What is the difference between Alleppey and Madras turmeric?

They are curcumin and colour grades. Alleppey carries more curcumin, typically 3–5%, and a deep orange colour; Madras, typically 2–3%, is a brighter yellow. Curcumin is certified on every lot.

Is turmeric powder tested for lead?

Yes, on every lot, by ICP-MS, with a Sudan dye screen. Lead chromate adulteration is not detected by a curcumin assay, so it is tested for separately.

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Request a quote for Turmeric Powder

Tell us the grade, the quantity and the delivery country. We reply within two working days with availability and the specification.

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