Indian Turmeric - Ground

Turmeric

(7) Lead chromate test shall be negative.

(6) It shall comply with restrictions in regard to Aflatoxins, Metallic Contaminants; Insecticide or Pesticide residue, Poisonous metals, naturally occurring contaminants, Microbial load etc. as specified by the Codex Alimentarius Commission or as per buyers requirements for export purposes and the Prevention of Food Adulteration Rules, 1955 for domestic trade;

(5) It shall be free from mould growth, living insects and practically free from dead insects, insect fragments and rodent contamination.

(4) It shall be free from any colouring matter foreign starch and any other adulterant.

(3) It shall have its characteristic taste; flavour and free from musty odour.

(2) It shall be ground to such a fineness that 98 per cent of the product passes through 300 micron sieve. It shall be labelled Coarse Ground when 98 per cent of the product passes through 800 micron sieve.

(1) Tumeric powder shall be prepared by grinding clean, dry Turmeric (Curcuma long L) rhizomes.

General Charecteristics :

Packing - International Standard Packing

Curcumin content (% w/w) max. - 3.13

Chromate test - Negative

Starch content (% w/w) max. - 48.1

Acid Insoluble Ash (% w/w) max. - 0.48

Total Ash (% w/w) max.-  8.34

Moisture (% w/w) max. - <10

Extraneous matter (% w/w) - NIL

Physio-chemical Analysis

Grade designation and quality of Turmeric Powder

Organoleptic characters - True to type

Colorant Appearance - Redish Yellow

Grade - Standard

Parts used - Rhizomes, tubers

Genus / Species - Curcuma longa

Product Name - Turmeric Powder

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