Description
Turmeric Powder is produced from mature turmeric rhizomes that are boiled, dried, polished and finely ground under controlled conditions. The product supplied by KP Global Merchant is processed from high curcumin turmeric varieties selected for strong colour, aroma, and active compound content. Strict cleaning, grinding and sieving ensure uniform particle size, excellent colour value, and compliance with international food safety standards.
PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Form | Fine powder |
| Color | Bright yellow to deep orange |
| Odour | Characteristic turmeric aroma |
| Taste | Warm and slightly bitter |
| Mesh Size | 80 to 100 mesh or as per buyer requirement |
| Bulk Density | 0.45 to 0.60 g per ml |
| Foreign Matter | Max 0.5 percent |
| Insect Infestation | Nil |
| Extraneous Matter | Nil after processing |
CHEMICAL PARAMETERS
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Moisture Content | Max 10 percent |
| Curcumin Content | Minimum 3 percent |
| Total Ash | Max 8 percent |
| Acid Insoluble Ash | Max 1.5 percent |
| Volatile Oil | Minimum 1.5 percent |
MICROBIOLOGICAL STANDARDS
| Parameter | Limit |
|---|---|
| Total Plate Count | Within export food safety limits |
| Yeast and Mold | Within acceptable limits |
| E. coli | Absent |
| Salmonella | Absent |
| Aflatoxin | Within permissible export limits |
PROCESSING
Washed and boiled turmeric rhizomes
Sun or mechanical dried
Polished and cleaned
Fine ground in controlled milling units
Sieving and metal detection
Packed under hygienic conditions
No artificial colouring or additives used
PACKING
5 kg
10 kg
25 kg
Packed in food grade poly lined export cartons or bags as per buyer requirement
STORAGE
Stored in cool and dry conditions below 25°C and relative humidity below 65 percent
SHELF LIFE
24 months from packing date
