tamanna-rumee-RoGdv1kk5XM-unsplash

Heard Of These Turmeric Varieties From India? 

By Nikita Toppo

mockup-graphics-4kwng1w5Lwg-unsplash

Apart from being an integral part of Indian cooking, turmeric is also laced with various medicinal properties. Here are some most popular turmeric varieties of India.

WhatsApp Image 2023-02-21 at 10.15.52 PM
Logo_96X96_transparent (1)

Lakadong

Belonging to the Lakadong village of Meghalaya, it is said to be the world’s best turmeric due to its high concentration of curcumin.

WhatsApp Image 2023-02-21 at 10.17.22 PM

Amba Haldi

Also known as mango ginger turmeric, this turmeric variety is densely available in West Bengal.

WhatsApp Image 2023-02-21 at 10.18.51 PM

Kasturi Manjal

This wild turmeric is widely used as a cosmetic herb in South Asia and nearby regions.

WhatsApp Image 2023-02-21 at 10.20.04 PM

Erode

This turmeric is found in the Erode region of Tamil Nadu which contains about 2.5 to 4.5% of curcumin.

WhatsApp Image 2023-02-21 at 10.21.20 PM

Alleppey

Alleppey turmeric from Kerala contains about 5% of curcumin which makes it ideal for several homemade remedies and Ayurvedic medicines.

WhatsApp Image 2023-02-21 at 10.22.34 PM

Madras

This pale-yellow turmeric has a 3.5% of curcumin and is beneficial for managing blood sugar level.

WhatsApp Image 2023-02-21 at 10.23.49 PM

Sangli

Belonging to the state of Maharashtra, this accounts for nearly 70% of state’s total production of turmeric.

WhatsApp Image 2023-02-21 at 10.24.44 PM

Nizamabad Bulb

With 5% curcumin, this turmeric is a generic variety grown only in Kerala.

taylor-kiser-1YhSMc1IywE-unsplash