India is now the world’s largest exporter of turmeric. Fingers of Turmeric (polished and unpolished). Turmeric powder and oleoresins are widely distributed around the world. Dry turmeric, fresh turmeric, turmeric powder, and oleoresin are all processed forms of turmeric that are exported.
Application
- Turmeric is used to flavor and color dishes. Curry powder has it as the main ingredient.
- Turmeric oleoresin is utilized in brine pickles, mayonnaise and relish formulations, non-alcoholic beverages, gelatins, butter, and cheese, among other things.
- Curcumin, a color produced from turmeric, is used as a coloring agent. Turmeric is frequently utilized in the textile sector as a dye.
- It’s used to make therapeutic oils, ointments, and poultices.
- It’s an antibacterial, stomachic, carminative, tonic, blood purifier, and tonic. It’s a common ingredient in cosmetics.
