| Property |
Specification |
| Product Name |
Turmeric (Curcuma longa) |
| Appearance |
Bright yellow-orange powder (ground), or orange-brown rhizomes (whole) |
| Color |
Deep yellow to orange (powder), orange-brown (whole rhizomes) |
| Odor |
Earthy, slightly bitter, with a warm, spicy aroma |
| Texture |
Fine, powdery (ground), smooth and firm (whole rhizomes) |
| Taste |
Bitter, pungent, earthy |
| Solubility |
Partially soluble in water, better dissolved in fat |
| Moisture Content |
< 8% |
| Particle Size |
100% passing through 60 mesh (ground) |
| Bulk Density |
0.5 to 0.7 g/cm³ |
| Curcumin Content |
3% – 5% (in ground turmeric) |
| Ash Content |
< 7% |
| pH |
5.5 to 7.0 |
| Storage Conditions |
Cool, dry, and dark place, away from direct light and moisture |
| Shelf Life |
1–2 years from the date of manufacturing |
| Packaging |
Airtight containers, vacuum-sealed bags |
| Contaminants |
Free from foreign materials, pesticides, and additives |
| Country of Origin |
India, Southeast Asia |
