DRIED HERBS & BOTANICAL INGREDIENTS
Turmeric Powder (Curcuma longa) – B2B Export Product Details
Technical, commercial and procurement information for international buyers.
Product Description
Turmeric Powder is an India-origin dried herb, spice or botanical ingredient supplied for international B2B procurement. The declared botanical/raw-material identity is Curcuma longa, using Rhizome. In the contracted grade it is presented as Fine ground spice powder, with a typical yellow to deep golden yellow appearance, warm, earthy and characteristic turmeric aroma and warm, earthy, mildly bitter and pungent taste profile. Available commercial supply is Ground powder; cut size, mesh, grading, sterilization or other processing requirements should be agreed before order confirmation.
Typical applications include Spice blends; curry powders; seasonings; ready foods; sauces; functional food formulations; botanical ingredient processing. For export purchasing, the buyer should approve a written product specification and batch COA. Recommended quality verification includes Identity; moisture; ash/acid-insoluble ash where specified; curcumin content where specified; microbiology; pesticide residues; heavy metals; aflatoxins; adulteration/color screening where risk-based. Single-ingredient turmeric powder should have no undeclared color, filler, starch or carrier; composition must match the approved specification. Final acceptance criteria, destination-country limits, lab methods and labeling requirements always govern the shipment.
Damodarr Global supports bulk procurement with food-grade export packaging, customized packing subject to MOQ, quality-document coordination and standard commercial export documentation. The standard export MOQ shown for this content set is 1 Metric Ton; shipment terms, lead time, Incoterm, packing configuration and testing panel should be confirmed in the quotation.
Product & Commercial Profile
Core identity and supply information for enquiry comparison.
Product
Turmeric Powder (Curcuma longa)
Category
DRIED HERBS & BOTANICAL INGREDIENTS
Botanical / Scientific Name
Curcuma longa
Common Name
Turmeric Powder
Plant Part / Raw Material
Rhizome
Indicative HS Code
091030 (indicative; verify before filing)
Technical & Quality Profile
Final acceptance criteria should follow the buyer-approved specification and applicable batch COA.
Appearance
Fine ground spice powder
Color
Yellow to deep golden yellow
Aroma
Warm, earthy and characteristic turmeric
Taste
Warm, earthy, mildly bitter and pungent
Moisture
As per approved Product Specification / batch COA
Foreign Matter
Controlled; as per approved Product Specification / batch COA
Purity
As per Buyer Specification / batch COA; identity, cleanliness and composition must match the approved product specification.
Particle / Cut Size
Powder mesh customized to buyer requirement
Additives / Carrier Declaration
Single-ingredient turmeric powder should have no undeclared color, filler, starch or carrier; composition must match the approved specification.
Storage
Store in sealed food-grade packaging in a cool, dry, clean, odour-free area away from direct sunlight, heat, moisture and pests. Protect powders and hygroscopic ingredients from humidity; follow FIFO/FEFO and buyer-agreed storage conditions.
Product Highlights
- Country of Origin: India
- Botanical identity: Curcuma longa
- Commercial form: Ground powder
- Export-grade bulk supply for B2B buyers
- Buyer-specification grading / cut size / mesh where applicable
- Batch testing and export documentation support
- Export buyers commonly specify curcumin, color, mesh size, moisture, microbiology, pesticide residues, heavy metals and adulterant screening
Available Export Forms
- Fine turmeric powder
- customized mesh size
- steam-treated/sterilized grade subject to availability and specification
Applications
- Spice blends
- curry powders
- seasonings
- ready foods
- sauces
- functional food formulations
- botanical ingredient processing
Industries & Buyer Types
- Spice & seasoning manufacturers
- food processors
- sauce and ready-meal manufacturers
- nutraceutical companies
- ingredient distributors
Packaging & Export Documentation
Packaging Options
- 10 kg / 20 kg / 25 kg food-grade lined bags
- Kraft or multiwall export bags with inner liner
- Food-grade drums for selected powder grades (subject to order)
- Customized bulk / private-label packaging subject to MOQ
Export Documentation
- Certificate of Analysis (COA)
- Product Specification Sheet
- SDS / MSDS where requested
- Microbiological Test Report where applicable
- Heavy Metal Test Report where applicable
- Pesticide Residue Report where required
- Certificate of Origin
- Phytosanitary / Fumigation Certificate subject to commodity and importing-country requirements
- Commercial Invoice and Packing List
COA / Lab Parameters Buyers May Specify
Testing scope should be agreed by product, buyer specification and destination-market requirement.
- Identity
- moisture
- ash/acid-insoluble ash where specified
- curcumin content where specified
- microbiology
- pesticide residues
- heavy metals
- aflatoxins
- adulteration/color screening where risk-based
Export Compliance & Pre-Shipment Checks
Agricultural and food-ingredient export requirements vary by product form and destination market.
Use the current Indian export and destination-market requirements applicable to the exact product form. Confirm IEC and applicable FSSAI/exporter registrations; Spices Board registration may apply to spices/spice products, and APEDA requirements may apply to scheduled agricultural products. Check destination-country pesticide MRLs, microbiological/contaminant limits, labeling rules, import permits and plant-health requirements before shipment. Phytosanitary and fumigation certificates are issued/provided only where the commodity and importing-country conditions require them. Country-of-origin statements on shipping documents must match the actual legally qualifying origin of the shipped lot.
Indicative HS reference: 091030. Verify the current Indian 8-digit ITC(HS) before customs filing. Classification can change with whole vs. ground/powder form, drying method, added carriers/sugars, blends, extracts or other processing, and tariff revisions.
Why International Buyers Source This Product from India
International buyers source India-origin Turmeric Powder for food, herbal, spice, botanical and ingredient applications. India provides an established agricultural and botanical processing base with commercial cleaning, grading, cutting, milling and export packing capabilities. Buyer approval should be tied to botanical identity, correct plant part, sensory profile, cleanliness, moisture, microbiology, residues, heavy metals and other product-specific parameters. Export buyers commonly specify curcumin, color, mesh size, moisture, microbiology, pesticide residues, heavy metals and adulterant screening.
Why Choose Damodarr Global
- Standard export MOQ starting from 1 Metric Ton
- India-origin Turmeric Powder supplied in powdered commercial grades
- Buyer-specification processing, sizing/mesh and quality parameters
- Batch-wise COA and third-party laboratory testing support where required
- Food-grade bulk packaging and customized packing options
- Certificate of Origin, commercial export documents and destination-specific documentation support
- Dedicated B2B support for importers, distributors, manufacturers and private-label buyers
Target Buyer Profile
- Primary buyers: Spice & seasoning manufacturers, food processors, sauce and ready-meal manufacturers
- Typical buyer markets: importers and manufacturers across Middle East, Europe, North America and Southeast Asia sourcing India-origin Turmeric Powder
- Best fit for buyers who need: buyer-specification grading, batch COA/lab testing support, and private-label or custom bulk packaging
What Buyers Should Confirm Before Requesting a Quotation
- Required product form / grade: Ground powder
- Particle or cut-size requirement: Powder mesh customized to buyer requirement
- Order quantity against MOQ: 1 Metric Ton
- Required COA / laboratory parameters and any buyer-specific limits
- Bulk or private-label packaging format, pack weight and labeling requirements
- Destination country, importer requirements, shipment documents and any plant-health / treatment conditions that apply
- HS classification: use 091030 (indicative; verify before filing) only as an indicative reference and verify the final applicable ITC(HS) before filing
Frequently Asked Questions
Buyer-focused FAQs for Turmeric Powder (Curcuma longa).
What is Turmeric Powder and what botanical identity should be declared?
Turmeric Powder is supplied as an India-origin botanical/food ingredient. The botanical identity is Curcuma longa, and the contracted plant part/raw material is Rhizome. The specification and COA should use the same identity.
Which export forms of Turmeric Powder are available?
The standard commercial form is Ground powder. Additional cut sizes, milling/mesh grades or related forms can be supplied only where agreed in the purchase specification.
What are the main B2B applications for Turmeric Powder?
Typical applications include Spice blends; curry powders; seasonings; ready foods. Suitability depends on the buyer's formulation, destination-market rules and final approved grade.
Which quality tests should an importer request for Turmeric Powder?
A buyer should request a batch COA and, where relevant, testing for Identity; moisture; ash/acid-insoluble ash where specified; curcumin content where specified; microbiology; pesticide residues. Product-specific marker or functional tests should be included when contractually required.
What is the MOQ and can packaging be customized?
The standard export MOQ is 1 Metric Ton. Food-grade bulk packaging, customized pack weights and private-label options can be discussed subject to product, pack format and order volume.
What HS code and export documents apply to Turmeric Powder?
The indicative HS reference in this sheet is 091030. The final Indian 8-digit ITC(HS) must be verified for the exact form/composition before filing. Typical shipment documents include Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Certificate of Origin, COA and product-specific certificates such as phytosanitary or fumigation documentation where the importing country requires them.
Are additives or carriers used in Turmeric Powder?
Single-ingredient turmeric powder should have no undeclared color, filler, starch or carrier; composition must match the approved specification.
Export note: Regulatory, testing, labeling, phytosanitary, fumigation and documentation requirements can change by commodity, processing form and importing country. Confirm the current requirements for the specific shipment before dispatch.