Product Overview

For spice processors, food manufacturers, herbal product companies, and commodity importers requiring turmeric in a stable raw-material format, these dried turmeric fingers provide a versatile base for grinding, blending, extraction, and further processing. The fingers are naturally irregular and elongated, with a firm, dry structure and a rough, lightly wrinkled exterior ranging from deep yellow to golden orange. When broken or milled, the interior displays the characteristic intense turmeric color and releases a warm, earthy, mildly bitter aroma associated with dried Curcuma longa rhizomes. This whole format is particularly suited to turmeric powder production, curry and seasoning blends, oleoresin and curcuminoid extraction, herbal preparations, and industrial ingredient processing. Proper drying reduces moisture and supports longer storage compared with fresh rhizomes. For B2B buyers, whole dried turmeric offers flexible downstream processing, reduced spoilage risk, efficient bulk handling, consistent color contribution, and scalable procurement for food, spice, extract, and herbal product manufacturing.

Key Features

1. Whole Finger Format — Supplied as dried turmeric rhizome fingers suitable for milling, crushing, extraction, or further processing.
2. Golden Yellow Color — Strong natural yellow-orange pigmentation provides the characteristic appearance required for turmeric-based products.
3. Firm Dried Texture — Low-moisture structure supports storage, bulk transport, grinding, and industrial handling.
4. Earthy Spice Aroma — Distinctive warm, woody, and mildly bitter aromatic profile suits spice blends and traditional formulations.
5. Processing Versatility — Suitable for powder production, seasoning blends, extracts, oleoresins, herbal preparations, and food manufacturing.
6. Bulk Stable Format — Dried whole rhizomes are easier to store and transport than fresh turmeric when protected from moisture.
7. Efficient Milling Input — Whole fingers can be cleaned and ground to buyer-specific particle sizes for downstream production.
8. Scalable Commodity Supply — Well suited to importers, spice mills, ingredient manufacturers, and wholesale distribution programs.

Specifications

1. Product Type: Dried Turmeric Fingers
2. Botanical Source: Curcuma longa
3. Form: Whole dried rhizome fingers
4. Processing Method: Cleaned, boiled/cured where applicable, and dried
5. Color: Golden yellow to deep yellow-orange
6. Aroma: Warm, earthy, characteristic turmeric
7. Moisture Content: Typically approx. 8-12%
8. Curcumin Content: Common commercial range approx. 2-5%, depending on variety and grade
9. Finger Length: Typically approx. 2-7 cm, naturally variable
10. Packaging: Food-grade inner liner with woven sack, jute bag, or export carton
11. Bulk Pack Weight: Typically 20-50 kg, depending on buyer requirement
12. Storage Conditions: Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area protected from moisture, pests, and direct sunlight