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Indian Turmeric Powder

Ground Indian turmeric powder — Salem mill grade, deep orange-red colour, multiple mesh sizes. Ground Indian turmeric powder — Salem mill grade with deep orange-red colour. 3.5–4.5% curcumin. Mesh sizes 40 / 60 / 80 standard; custom mesh to 100+ on request. ASTA cleanliness specifications, NABL-tested.

Salem Mill · Fine Retail & SpecialtyYear-RoundHS 09103020
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Indian Turmeric Powder
The category

Why Indian turmeric powder for export

India produces over 80% of the world's turmeric and is the dominant exporter of ground turmeric powder. Salem (Tamil Nadu) is the recognised global benchmark for powder — deeper orange-red colour and strong dyeing properties make it the preferred origin for retail spice blends, food colouring, and curry-paste manufacturers.

Indian turmeric powder ships in three primary mesh grades: 40 mesh (coarse, used by food processors), 60 mesh (medium, the workhorse retail/foodservice grade), and 80 mesh (fine, used in premium retail packs and supplements). Custom mesh (100+ for ultra-fine supplements) available on confirmed orders.

ZoeM mills powder from FPO-sourced rhizomes at FSSAI-licensed processing units in Salem and Erode. Every batch is NABL-tested for curcumin %, moisture (<10%), lead (<2 ppm), foreign matter, total ash, and pesticide residues against EU/USA MRL lists. ASTA cleanliness specifications met for international markets. Suitable for premium retail, private-label spice brands, and food processors.

Variety guide

Compare varieties & grades

We supply the variety and grade most appropriate to your target market and end use. Below is a side-by-side comparison.

Volume choice

Salem Mill (Standard)

Standard 60 mesh ground turmeric from Salem mills. Deep orange-red colour, 3.5–4.5% curcumin, the workhorse retail and foodservice grade.

  • Curcumin 3.5–4.5%
  • Mesh size 60 mesh standard
  • Colour value High (deep orange-red)
  • Moisture <10%
  • Best for Retail spice blends, foodservice, food processing, curry pastes
Premium grade

Fine Retail & Specialty

80 mesh and finer powders for premium retail packs, supplement processors, and ultra-fine private-label products. Custom mesh up to 100+ on confirmed orders.

  • Curcumin 4–5% (premium Erode origin)
  • Mesh size 80–100+ mesh
  • Best for Premium retail packs, supplement processors, Ayurvedic
  • Top markets USA, UK, EU, Australia, Japan
Origin

Where ZoeM sources from

Primary regions: Tamil Nadu (Salem, Erode) · Telangana (Nizamabad). Full sourcing footprint: Tamil Nadu (Salem, Erode), Telangana (Nizamabad, Duggirala), Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra (Sangli).

Season: Year-round supply; processed from cured rhizome stockpiles.

We work with farmer producer organisations (FPOs), cooperatives and direct grower networks in each region. Pre-shipment grading and quality control happens at FSSAI-licensed packhouses and processing facilities close to the source farms, minimising post-harvest delay.

Specifications

Trade specifications

Standard export specifications. Custom grading available on confirmed orders.

HS Code09103020 (Turmeric Ground)
Botanical NameCurcuma longa L.
Origin StatesTamil Nadu (Salem, Erode), Telangana (Nizamabad)
Forms AvailableGround powder only (for whole rhizomes see Turmeric Finger)
Curcumin Content3.5–4.5% standard · 4–5% premium Erode origin
Mesh size40 / 60 / 80 standard; 100+ on confirmed orders
Moisture<10%
Lead<2 ppm (NABL tested)
Foreign matter<1%
Total ash<7%
Packaging25kg PP bags (bulk); 50kg jute; 100g–1kg retail pouches; private-label boxes
Container loadingApprox. 18–20 MT per 40' container (palletised dry, lower bulk density than finger)
Shelf life18 months from packing in cool dry storage
Shipping portsChennai, Tuticorin, JNPT
Quality assurance

Certifications & quality control

Every shipment is certified, lab-tested, and traceable to its source. This is non-negotiable for our buyers and forms the spine of our supplier relationships.

APEDAAgricultural & Processed Food Export Authority — Government of India
FSSAIFood Safety & Standards Authority of India license
GAPGood Agricultural Practices — farm-level certification
MSME / UdyamIndian Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises
IECImporter-Exporter Code — DGFT
NABL Lab TestingPre-shipment testing at NABL-accredited Indian labs

Pre-shipment lab testing — every shipment ships with a NABL-accredited lab report covering relevant quality and safety parameters for the product type (moisture, residues, microbiological, density, colour, etc.). The report travels with the shipment documentation.

Phytosanitary & fumigation — we arrange Indian Plant Quarantine Department phytosanitary certificates and any required pre-shipment fumigation per the importing country’s regulations.

Traceability — we record source farm, packhouse, processing date and container number for every shipment.

Buyer questions

Frequently asked questions

What mesh sizes are available?
40 mesh (coarse, food processors), 60 mesh (medium, the standard retail/foodservice grade), 80 mesh (fine, premium retail and supplements). 100+ mesh available on confirmed orders for ultra-fine applications.
What is the curcumin content?
Standard Salem mill grade: 3.5–4.5%. Premium Erode-origin powder: 4–5%. Each shipment includes a NABL-accredited lab report.
Why import powder instead of whole finger?
Powder is convenient for retailers and food processors — no grinding step at destination, ready for blending or packaging. Trade-off: shorter shelf life (18 vs 24 months) and higher adulteration risk than whole finger. We export both forms.
Is the powder ASTA compliant?
Yes. ASTA cleanliness specifications met as standard. Specific buyer cleanliness specs accommodated on confirmed orders.
What testing is included?
NABL-accredited tests for curcumin %, moisture, lead (<2 ppm), foreign matter, total ash, and pesticide residues against EU and USA MRL lists. Reports travel with shipment documents.
Can you do private-label retail packs?
Yes. 100g, 200g, 500g, 1kg retail pouches with custom branding available on confirmed orders. MOQ for private label is typically 1–2 MT per SKU.
Can you supply organic turmeric powder?
Yes, organic-certified ground powder is available on dedicated orders. Requires USDA Organic / EU Organic certification documentation; additional cost premium ~30–40%.
What payment terms?
Standard 30% T/T advance + 70% against B/L, or 100% LC at sight from a first-class bank.