India Produces World’s Best Turmeric

Indian Popular Turmeric Varieties

India is the world’s largest grower and exporter of turmeric. Indian turmeric is also known as Curcuma longa. Turmeric from Indian origin is known as the world’s best turmeric due to its high curcumin content. As per facts, India produces 80% of the world’s turmeric and 60% of the world’s exports. As per Trade Promotion Council of India i.e. TPCI, Indian turmeric ranks third in the number of spices export. The export of turmeric has reached $236 million which is around Rs.1,632 crores.

The Curcumin Content

Curcumin is the bright yellow color of the turmeric which has molecular formula C21H20O6. Today’s food industry is more aware of turmeric curcumin content and its benefits. People usually prefer Turmeric Powder with a minimum of 1.5% to 5% of curcumin. The curcumin content is extracted for research purposes to use against disease.

Turmeric a Potential to Fight Against Cancer

According to studies and researchers, Curcumin or diferuloylmethane is an active ingredient in Turmeric, which have anti-cancer effects on cancer/tumor cells. In a Phase-I Clinical Trial conducted by a medical institute, Curcumin was administered to 25 patients with precancerous changes in different organs. This experiment helps to analyze that Curcumin could stop the “pre-cancerous changes” from becoming Cancer and daily consumption of curcumin in the human diet is very essential.

World’s Importers for Indian Turmeric

The countries which import turmeric are the United States of America, EU countries, UAE, Iran, Japan, Sri Lanka, UK, Malaysia, and South Africa.

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