Turmeric Powder

What is Turmeric Powder?

Turmeric Powder is the ground rhizome of Curcuma longa — the golden spice that defines Indian cooking, Ayurvedic medicine, and Hindu rituals. Known as Manjal (മഞ്ഞൾ) in Malayalam, Haldi (हल्दी) in Hindi, and Pasupu in Telugu, turmeric’s signature deep golden colour comes from curcumin — the compound responsible for both its visual brilliance and its celebrated health benefits. This 1kg bulk pack is for restaurants, caterers, exporters, and households that use turmeric daily.

Our turmeric — why Kerala/South Indian matters

South Indian turmeric (particularly from Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra) is naturally higher in curcumin than turmeric from other regions. Our rhizomes are sun-dried, cleaned, and stone-ground in small batches to preserve the maximum curcumin content and oil fraction. No polishing, no chemical treatment, no filler additions. The powder is a deep natural orange-gold — not the artificial bright yellow of chemically coloured commercial powders.

Daily uses

Cooking

• Every Indian curry, dal, sambar, rasam — 1/4 to 1/2 tsp per serving

• Marinades for fish, chicken, paneer, vegetables

• Rice colouring for biryani, pulao, pilaf

• Golden milk / haldi doodh — warm milk with a pinch of turmeric

• Soups, stews, scrambled eggs, roasted vegetables

Traditional wellness

• Morning haldi water — 1/4 tsp turmeric + black pepper + warm water

• Haldi doodh (golden milk) — warm milk with turmeric and pepper at night

• Anti-inflammatory support with black pepper (piperine enhances curcumin absorption by up to 2,000%)

Haldi (ritual, beauty, home)

• Haldi ceremony before weddings

• Natural face pack for glowing skin — with besan, milk, honey

• Spot treatment for pimples (small dab, rinse after 15 min)

• Traditional antiseptic for minor cuts (external)

Storage tips for 1kg bulk

Once opened, transfer the turmeric to 2-3 smaller airtight containers rather than keeping the whole kilo exposed. Turmeric is prone to absorbing moisture and can lose aroma faster than whole spices. Store in a dark pantry away from heat. Properly stored, it keeps for 12-18 months.

Product details

• Scientific name: Curcuma longa

• Names: Manjal (Malayalam), Haldi / हल्दी (Hindi), Manjal / Mancha (Tamil), Arishina (Kannada), Pasupu (Telugu)

• Origin: Kerala / South India

• Form: Stone-ground fine powder

• Processing: Sun-dried rhizomes, stone-ground, unpolished

• Net quantity: 1kg bulk pack

• Diet type: Vegetarian

• No artificial colour · No fillers · No chemical treatment

• Shelf life: 12 months from packing date (sealed)

• Storage: Airtight container, cool dry place, dark

Frequently asked questions

What is turmeric called in Hindi, Malayalam and Tamil?

Hindi: Haldi (हल्दी). Malayalam: Manjal. Tamil: Manjal. Kannada: Arishina. Telugu: Pasupu.

How much turmeric per day is safe?

Culinary use (1/4 to 1 teaspoon per day across meals) is safe and traditional. Medicinal curcumin extracts in capsule form should only be taken on medical advice.

Why does turmeric need black pepper?

Piperine (from black pepper) enhances the body’s absorption of curcumin (from turmeric) by up to 2,000%. This is why haldi doodh is traditionally made with a pinch of black pepper.

Is this turmeric pure or does it contain fillers?

100% pure turmeric. No rice flour, no chalk, no artificial yellow colour. Our rhizomes are sun-dried and stone-ground without chemical treatment.

How do I test if turmeric powder is pure?

Add 1 tsp to a glass of warm water. Pure turmeric settles slowly and leaves a yellow stain. Adulterated turmeric (with chalk or metanil yellow) may not settle properly or leaves an unnatural bright colour.

How long does 1kg turmeric powder last a family?

A regular Indian household uses 50-100g per month. One kilo typically lasts 10-20 months. For restaurants, 1kg lasts 2-4 months.

Can I use this turmeric on my skin?

Yes — traditional face packs use turmeric with besan (gram flour), honey, or milk. Apply small amount, leave 10-15 minutes, rinse well. Some skin may stain yellow briefly — fades within hours.