Types of Turmeric in India: Haldi TypesLakadongDubbed as the world’s best turmeric, the Lakadong turmeric is a beast of a spice when it comes to superiority, mainly due to its high curcumin levels. This amazing spice is found in the pristine hillocks of Lakadong village.This turmeric variety is known for its high curcumin percentage which stands at a staggering 7-12%. The average curcumin percentage is usually 2-3% which can go to about 5% in some turmeric varieties. It is grown naturally without the use of any chemical fertilizers and the farmers indulge in sustainable farming practices for the cultivation of this special turmeric variety.AlleppeyThis turmeric is grown in the southernmost part of India, in a town called Alleppey, Kerela. Famous for its backwaters and scenic beauty, Kerela is home to this variety to turmeric which has an average curcumin percentage of 5%, making it fairly beneficial as a colouring agent and as a source of medicine.MadrasThe Madras variety of turmeric is another turmeric which is found in South India. This turmeric is the most common variety which is seen in the supermarkets. It has a pale yellow colour and a curcumin percentage of an average 3.5%.ErodeThis particular turmeric variety acquired a GI tag in the year 2019, after 8 long years of fighting for it. It boasts of a curcumin percentage averaging 2-4%. It has a bright yellow colour and is derived from the Erode local cultivar.SangliAnother GI Tag contemporary, this turmeric comes from Maharashtra. It is supposedly known to have great medicinal properties and accounts for nearly 70% of the state’s total production of turmeric.Complete the blog post here:https://ift.tt/3uk6Wuo via /r/Turmeric https://ift.tt/3mnlWoK
