Turmeric – Curcumin matters

Haldi/Turmeric – the GOLDEN spice of our kitchen. Touted as one of the most important ingredients especially in the Indian households, this spice has a very strong hold internationally as well.  Over the years turmeric has been used not only to add the colour and aroma to our dishes but also as a medicine and at times is also used for skin treatments. With its myriads of uses, this is really a magic spice. India is the largest exporter of turmeric in the world and boasts of about 30 odd varieties of turmeric. Surprised? Well who knew that the most regular of the spices that we consume throughout our life would have so many different varieties. And it does not end here – all these different varieties have their own benefits. So what really makes them different?

Curcumin level and topography.

In the recent past, a lot has been written about the curcumin content in the the turmeric that we consume. With the growing awareness about this compound, people give a lot of thought before any turmeric purchase nowadays. And rightly so. Curcumin is the main ingredient which has anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties. The level of curcumin varies from as low as 1% to as high as 12%. Average is a little above 1.5%.  We, at Maricham have researched and listed below the 3 best turmeric varieties in India – 

1. Lakadong Turmeric from Meghalaya
2. Allepey Turmeric from Kerala
3. Rajapuri Turmeric from Maharashtra

Lakadong Turmeric

Lakadong is the winner of the turmeric varieties. With the high curcumin content varying between 7% to 12%, this is the most sought after turmeric powder. Grown in the hills of Meghalaya by the local farmers, with its strong Ayurvedic properties, this is one of the most premium Turmeric powders available in the market.

Allepey Turmeric

Allepey turmeric is famous for its medicinal benefits. It is a natural antiseptic and antibacterial. It has a deep earthy aroma and deep colour when compared to other turmeric varieties. With its curcumin content around 6-8%, it is the second best after Lakadong turmeric.

Rajapuri Turmeric

Rajapuri turmeric is grown in the Sangli district of Maharashtra and is the GI (Geographical indicator) of that region. This is the most exported turmeric from India and is widely available in the international markets. It has a bright yellow color with a slight bitter taste and comparatively high curcumin content of 3% and above. It is one of the healthiest turmeric with rich aroma that is used in most Indian kitchens.  At Maricham we strive to bring the best of the spices from India to your doorstep. 

Buy Maricham Rajapuri Turmeric

  We connect with the local farmers and producers from the region and source the dried turmeric fingers from them. Once we receive them at our processing unit, we sift them to clean all the husk from it. Turmeric fingers are then soaked in water for a few hours and then dried under the sun for 2 days. That is how we get the clean and pure fingers. These are then ground into the powder and sieved thru to separate the residue from the fine powder. And after this whole process is complete, we get our all natural, chemical free and pure Maricham Turmeric Powder.