Turmeric Powder (>5% Curcumin) - Kerala, India
Turmeric Powder (>5% Curcumin) - Kerala, India
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Description
Description
Botanical name: Curcuma longa
Sourced from the fertile coastal region of Alleppey in Kerala, this is one of India’s most prized turmeric varieties. Known globally as Alleppey turmeric, it is celebrated for its exceptionally high natural curcumin content, deep orange-gold colour and distinctive aromatic intensity.
The humid climate, mineral-rich soils and traditional post-harvest curing methods of Kerala contribute to its remarkable depth. Compared to standard culinary turmeric, Alleppey turmeric offers a richer hue, fuller aroma and more pronounced earthy bitterness, making it especially valued in classical Indian cooking and traditional preparations where turmeric is meant to be seen, tasted and experienced.
This certified organic batch measures greater than 5 percent curcumin, giving it its vibrant colour saturation and robust flavour structure. The profile is warm, musky and grounding, with a lingering finish that carries both strength and refinement.
In Indian kitchens, particularly in Kerala, turmeric is not treated as a background spice but as a foundational ingredient. It colours daily curries, enriches lentils, perfumes rice and forms the base of golden milk and ritual beverages. Alleppey turmeric, with its natural intensity, is traditionally chosen when depth and colour matter.
Quality checked and packed fresh in recyclable amber glass jars at our gluten free Sydney facility to preserve its colour, aroma and vibrancy.
Flavour & Aroma Profile
Deeply earthy and musky with warm spice notes, gentle bitterness and a long, grounding finish.
How to Use
• Use ½ to 1 teaspoon in curries or lentil dishes serving four
• Add ¼ to ½ teaspoon to golden milk or turmeric tea
• Blend ¼ teaspoon into smoothies or dressings
• Combine with black pepper for fuller flavour expression
• Stir into warm milk, broths or coconut cream
• Use sparingly due to its natural intensity
Perfect For
• Golden milk and turmeric lattes
• Lentil dals and vegetable curries
• Slow-cooked soups and broths
• Spiced rice dishes
• Nourishing winter cooking
• Traditional Ayurvedic-style preparations
Wellness Tradition
Turmeric naturally contains curcuminoids, including curcumin, which contribute to its deep colour and distinctive bitterness. These plant compounds have long shaped how turmeric is valued in traditional food cultures.
In Ayurveda, turmeric is regarded as warming and grounding, traditionally associated with balance and purification when included regularly in food. It is considered suitable for all three doshas when used appropriately, with particular affinity for supporting Kapha through warmth and for grounding Vata when paired with nourishing ingredients.
Across Indian households, turmeric has historically been incorporated into daily meals and drinks as part of steady, food-based traditions rather than as a supplement. Its role has always been culinary first, woven into rituals of nourishment and care.
(Cultural and traditional context only, not medical advice.)
Presentation & Storage
Certified organic and gluten free. Packed in recyclable amber glass jars with an airtight induction seal to protect colour and aroma. Store in a cool, dry place away from light. Turmeric’s natural pigments may stain surfaces and fabrics.
Ingredients & Nutritional Information
Ingredients & Nutritional Information
Recipe Inspirations & Pairings
Recipe Inspirations & Pairings
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WHY CERTIFIED ORGANIC?
Certified organic ingredients are grown naturally, without synthetic chemicals or pesticides and handled with care from source to shelf. Independent certification gives you confidence that we meet strict organic standards and maintains its integrity throughout the journey.
THE SPICE ZEN Difference
Gluten free across our entire range.
Produced and packed in a dedicated gluten free facility.
Independently tested and endorsed by Coeliac Australia.
Premium certified organic ingredients; wildcrafted Australian natives.
No fillers, preservatives, flavourings or extracts.
Small-batch production for Freshness & Integrity.
Small family-owned business
Crafted carefully to meet dietary requirements.
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