La description
Turmeric, one of the ancient
spices is commonly used as a dye and condiment. Since antiquity
this spice is a significant ingredient in the curry powders. It
lends flavor and taste to several South Asian cuisines and curries.
It is a perennial plant found in the tropical regions of Southern
Asia. Mostly this spice is traded in the whole form and then
processed into powder, oil or oleo resin by the industrial
sector.
Details
- Botanical Name : Curcuma Longa
- Family Name : Zingiberaceae
Cultivation Zone
Primarily turmeric cultivated in Bengal (India), China, Taiwan, Sri
Lanka, Java, Peru, Australia and the West Indies.
Uses of Turmeric Powder
Turmeric is known for its varied applications. If it adds flavour
to the food on one side, its attributed medicinal properties on
other hand have contributed a lot to cosmetics and several
treatments.
Culinary Use
Turmeric is extensively used in Indian curries and South Asian
cuisine. It has found application in dairy products, yogurts,
biscuits, baked products, sweets, ice cream, cake icings, canned
beverages, cereals, sauces, popcorn-color, gelatine, direct
compression tablets, yellow cakes, etc. In combination with Annatto
it has been used to color cheeses, dry mixes, salad dressings,
winter butter and margarine. Turmeric is a widely used food
additive for products that are specially packaged to protect from
sunlight. It is also used in mustard, pickles for compensating
fading color.
Cosmetics
Turmeric has a long history of use by various herbalists. Curcuma
from turmeric, as well as other substances in this herb, has
antioxidant properties, which some claim may be as strong as
vitamins C and E. It is currently used in the formulation of
various sun screen, fairness creams and lotions. The anti-oxidant
properties helps to lighten the skin and also used for treating
skin inflammations. Turmeric paste is also used by Indian women to
keep them free of superfluous hair.
Medicinal Use
The aboveground and underground roots, or rhizomes, are used in
various medicinal preparations. These are generally boiled and then
dried, turning into the familiar yellow powder. Curcummin has been
used for thousands of years as a safe anti-inflammatory in a
variety of ailments. According to recent studies, turmeric is
effective in fighting a number of STDs including chlamydia and
gonorrhea. Curcummin is also helpful in treatment for pancreatic
cancer, multiple myeloma, Alzheimer's, and colorectal cancer.
According to the research conducted by the University of Maryland
Medical Center in USA, turmeric may be helpful in the following
cases as well. Digestive disorders, Osteoarthritis,
Atherosclerosis, Roundworms and Intestinal worms, Liver Disease,
Bacterial Infection, Wounds, Mosquito Repellent, Eye Disorder, etc.
| Pays: |
India |
| N ° de modèle: |
FA-04
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| Prix FOB: |
(Negotiable)
Obtenir le dernier prix
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| Localité: |
INDIA |
| Prix de commande minimale: |
- |
| Commande minimale: |
15 Ton |
| Packaging Detail: |
As per buyer's requirements |
| Heure de livraison: |
30 day |
| Capacité de Fournir: |
20 Ton per Month |
| Payment Type: |
T/T, L/C, D/P, Western Union |
| Groupe de produits : |
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