Turmeric Powder

Turmeric is a perennial plant found in the tropical regions of Southern Asia. Mostly traded in whole form, it can also be processed into powdered form, in accordance to need and demand.
Indian Name (Turmeric): Haldi
Botanical Name : Curcuma longa
Family Name : Zingiberaceae
Cultivation Zone : Southern Asia is the major producer of Turmeric. India is the largest producer of the Turmeric and consumes 80% of the total world's production.

Medicinal use : Turmeric is widely known for curing a number of diseases, viz. preventing various sexual transmitted diseases. It has anti-tumoral properties and is considered to be a possible treatment for cancer.
Food additive : Turmeric is a widely used food additive. It is also used in mustard, pickles and other consumable items.
Food Industry : Turmeric has find extensive usage in the food industry. It is widely used in a number of products including bakery products, dairy products, cereals, sauces and ketchups, biscuits, cakes, etc.
Cosmetics : Turmeric is used in various cosmetic products to manufacture sunscreen, fairness creams and lotions. The anti-oxidant properties help to lighten the skin and in treating skin inflammations.