Turmeric

Turmeric, scientifically known as Curcuma Longa, is a rhizomatous herbaceous perennial plant that belongs to the ginger family, Zingiberaceae. Native to Southern Asia, particularly India, it holds significant prominence in global production. India stands as the unrivaled leader in turmeric production, contributing approximately 75% to the world's total output. Moreover, India maintains its position as the foremost exporter of turmeric globally.

In addition to India, other countries such as Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, China, Myanmar, and Indonesia also play substantial roles as suppliers of turmeric. Beyond Southeast Asia, turmeric cultivation extends to tropical regions across Africa, the Americas, and islands within the Pacific Ocean.

Indian Turmeric,also commonly referred to as "Indian Saffron" due to its striking bright yellow color, holds the distinction of being regarded as the world's finest. The quality of whole turmeric varies depending on the region in India where it is cultivated. VPro provides a selection of turmeric grades sourced from different parts of the country, including Alleppey Turmeric Finger from Kerala, Rajapuri Turmeric Finger from Maharashtra, Salem Gattha Turmeric Finger from Tamil Nadu, and Nizamabad Turmeric Finger from Andhra Pradesh.

Alleppey Turmeric Finger is renowned for its notably high curcumin content. The Indian state of Kerala emerges as the primary producer of this premium-quality turmeric. Characterized by its deep yellow to orange-yellow hue, Alleppey Turmeric thrives particularly in the Thoduphuzha and Muvattupuzha regions of central Kerala. The United States stands as the largest importer of Alleppey Turmeric, which is exported from the Cochin port in India.