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Erode Turmeric

Erode turmeric, Erode Manjal in Tamil, has carried a registered Geographical Indication since March 2019. It comes from Erode district and parts of Coimbatore and Tirupur, where the Erode local cultivar, also called Chinna Nadan, makes up most of the crop. Erode is one of India's main turmeric trading centres, and Tamil Nadu grew 167,082 tonnes in 2024-25, the second-largest crop in the country.

Geodhara International sources Erode turmeric through our supplier network in Erode and the surrounding districts of Tamil Nadu. Fingers and bulbs are boiled, sun dried and polished, graded to AGMARK standards and tested per lot for curcumin, moisture and food safety, with Salem lots from the neighbouring district on request.

Our target markets include Bangladesh, the UAE, Morocco, Malaysia, and the USA. For spice grinders, curcumin and oleoresin extractors, food manufacturers, and importers there, we offer consistent bulk supply, competitive pricing, and full export documentation.

Specification

Country of OriginIndia (Erode, Coimbatore, Tirupur - Tamil Nadu)

Botanical NameCurcuma longa

HS Code0910.30 (ITC HS 0910 30 20, dried)

GI StatusErode Manjal, GI registered 6 March 2019

Main VarietyErode local (Chinna Nadan); TNAU BSR-2

Curcumin ContentTested and stated per lot

GradesAGMARK Special, Good and Fair

Available FormsFingers and bulbs; polished or unpolished

ProcessingBoiled, sun dried 10 - 15 days, drum polished

ColourBright golden yellow

QualityLead chromate negative; no added colour or starch

MoistureMax 10% (FSSAI limit 12%)

Extraneous MatterMax 1%

Food SafetyAflatoxins, ochratoxin A, pesticide residues, heavy metals and Sudan dyes tested to destination limits

Packaging25 kg and 50 kg new jute or PP bags, cartons

LabellingPrivate labelling available

Shelf Life24 months

StorageCool, dry and well ventilated, on pallets, away from strong odours and direct light

GMO StatusNon-GM

Harvest PeriodJan - Mar; supplied year round

SpecificationFull spec sheet, COA and samples on request

Container

Quantity:Approx. 13 MT

Quantity:Approx. 26 MT

Uses

Milled into turmeric powder by spice grinders and packers, who buy whole fingers to control cleaning, blending and mesh size.
Base for curry powders, masalas and seasoning blends in food manufacturing.
Raw material for turmeric oleoresin and curcumin extraction.
Sold whole through ethnic wholesale and retail for home grinding, pickles and traditional cooking.
Used in Ayurvedic, herbal and nutraceutical formulations, and in cosmetics.
A natural yellow colourant for foods and for textile dyeing.

Known As

EnglishErode Turmeric / Erode Manjal

Hindiइरोड हल्दी (Erode Haldi)

Tamilஈரோடு மஞ்சள் (Erode Manjal)

Bengaliশুকনো হলুদ (Shukno Holud)

Arabicأصابع الكركم (Asabi al-Kurkum)

FrenchCurcuma en Doigts

MalayKunyit Kering

FAQs

What is the Erode Manjal GI?

Erode Manjal, or Erode turmeric, was registered as a Geographical Indication on 6 March 2019 under GI application 231. Its proprietor is the Erode Manjal Vanigarkal Matrum Kidangu Urimaiyalargal Sangam, an association of Erode turmeric traders and warehouse owners. The GI covers both fingers and bulbs of the Erode local cultivar grown in Erode district and parts of Coimbatore and Tirupur.

Which variety is Erode turmeric?

Mainly Erode local, known as Chinna Nadan, which occupies more than 70% of the turmeric area in Erode and Coimbatore districts. Tamil Nadu Agricultural University's BSR-2, bred at Bhavanisagar in Erode district, is also grown, and ICAR-IISR rates it at 3.8% curcumin and 20% dry recovery. We test every lot and state its curcumin on the certificate of analysis.

Where is Erode turmeric traded?

Erode is one of India's main turmeric trading centres, with regulated markets in Erode and at Gobichettipalayam. New crop is harvested from January to March and held in the region's warehouses through the year, so we supply Erode turmeric year round.

What packaging options are available?

We offer 25 kg and 50 kg new jute or PP bags and cartons, with custom private-label packaging to suit your market requirements.

What export documentation do you provide?

We provide complete export documentation including phytosanitary certificate, certificate of origin, fumigation certificate where the destination requires it, NABL lab test reports, and shipping documents. Geodhara International is registered with the Spices Board of India as a spice exporter.