Turmeric bulbs are the central mother rhizomes of Curcuma longa, rounder, shorter and thicker than the fingers that branch from them. They are separated at harvest and cured on their own, because they need longer boiling and drying. Nizamabad bulbs are a recognised trade grade and usually sell below fingers, which makes them a cost-effective raw material for grinding.
Geodhara International sources Nizamabad bulbs through our supplier network across Nizamabad, Jagtial and Nirmal in Telangana. Lots are boiled, sun dried and polished, supplied whole or as splits, graded to AGMARK standards and tested per lot for curcumin, moisture and food safety.
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
Product Details
Country of OriginIndia (Nizamabad, Jagtial, Nirmal - Telangana)
Botanical NameCurcuma longa
HS Code0910.30 (ITC HS 0910 30 20, dried)
Main VarietyDuggirala Red (Erra Guntur)
Available FormsWhole bulbs or splits; polished or unpolished
GradesAGMARK Special, Good and Fair (bulbs)
DefectivesMax 1% Special, 3% Good, 5% Fair
Curcumin ContentTested and stated per lot
ProcessingBoiled about 90 minutes, sun dried, polished
ColourYellow to orange-yellow
QualityLead chromate negative; no added colour or starch
Packaging & Supply
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; new crop in Nizamabad from Feb
SpecificationFull spec sheet, COA and samples on request
Container
20 Feet
Quantity:Approx. 13 MT
40 Feet
Quantity:Approx. 26 MT
Uses
Ground into turmeric powder, where bulbs give a lower raw-material cost than fingers.
Raw material for turmeric oleoresin and curcumin extraction.
Blended with fingers by grinders to reach a target colour and cost.
Base for curry powders, masalas and seasoning blends.
Used in Ayurvedic and herbal preparations.
A natural yellow colourant for foods and textiles.
Bulbs are the central mother rhizomes; fingers are the secondary rhizomes that branch from them. Bulbs are rounder and thicker, so they are cured separately, boiling for about 90 minutes against 45 to 60 for fingers, and take longer to dry. They are more fibrous to grind, which is why they usually trade below fingers.
India's AGMARK standards grade bulbs as Special, Good or Fair. Special allows at most 1% foreign matter and 1% defectives, Good 1.5% and 3%, and Fair 2% and 5%. Bulbs must be well developed, smooth, free from rootlets, fully dry and free from weevil damage, fungus and artificial colour. We also supply splits, which are bulbs cut in halves or quarters for curing.
Mainly for grinding into turmeric powder and for oleoresin and curcumin extraction, where buyers want colour and curcumin at a lower raw-material cost than fingers. Grinders often blend bulbs with fingers to reach a target colour and price. Each lot's curcumin is tested and stated on its certificate of analysis.
We offer 25 kg and 50 kg new jute or PP bags and cartons, with custom private-label packaging to suit your market requirements.
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.
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