Ceylon Turmeric

Curcuma longa • Authentic Sri Lankan Origin • Bulk Export Grade

Ceylon Turmeric High Curcumin Content

Commodity Quick Facts

  • Origin: Kurunegala, Matale & Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka
  • Botanical: Curcuma longa
  • Harvest Season: January to April
  • Category: Herbs & Roots
  • Shipping Terms: FOB Colombo / CIF Global Ports

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Herbs & Roots

Ceylon Turmeric

Curcuma longa

Overview & Origin Distinction

Sri Lankan Ceylon Turmeric rhizomes are celebrated for their vivid golden-orange hue and high curcumin concentrations (typically 4.5% to 6.0%). Cultivated in chemical-free village plots under natural rainfall, the finger rhizomes are carefully boiled, polished, and sun-cured to lock in medicinal and culinary vibrancy.

Available Export Grades

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Grade / Variety Specification Export Description
Polished Turmeric Fingers Whole fingers Machine polished, hard, deep-orange core, zero artificial dyes.
Turmeric Bulbs / Splits Mother rhizome bulbs High curcumin content, ideal for nutraceutical and oleoresin processing.
Fine Turmeric Powder Standard Micro-pulverized 100% pure turmeric powder with intense golden color.

Laboratory & Quality Parameters

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Parameter Export Standard Value
Curcumin Content 4.5% - 6.2% min
Moisture 10% max
Total Ash 7.0% max
Lead Chromate Negative / 100% Free
Artificial Dyes Nil (Non-irradiated)

Standard Export Packaging

25kg / 50kg multi-layer kraft paper bags or HDPE woven bags with poly lining.

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