Lakadong Turmeric Finger

Turmeric (Curcuma longa) belongs to the Zingiberaceae family. The commercial part of the plant is its rhizome. It grows in light black, black clayey loams and red soils in irrigated and rainfed conditions with temperature ranging between 20 to 30 degrees. The crop cannot stand water-logging or alkalinity. Turmeric is used to flavour and to colour foodstuffs. It is used in cosmetics and in medicines. Turmeric is ready for harvesting in 7-9 months. Sowing starts from May end with the onset of monsoon and extends till August while arrivals start from December – January and extend up to May across various producing centers.

India currently meets an annual production demand of about 8 lakh MT of cured turmeric. It is the largest producer of turmeric in the world and contributes to almost 80% of the total production. About 92% of the produce is consumed domestically and the remaining 8% is exported.

Lakadong turmeric is a high-quality, organic turmeric variety from the Jaintia Hills of Meghalaya, India, renowned for its exceptionally high curcumin content, which can range from 7% to over 11%. This potent curcumin makes it a powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant with significant health benefits, far exceeding the 1-3% found in regular turmeric. Cultivated using traditional methods with no chemical pesticides, it's known for its vibrant color, distinct flavor, and wide use in the cosmetic, Pharmaceutical & food inductries. Colour of the turmeric powder is fluorescent deep orange to bright yellow color, indicating high purity and curcumin content.

The most glaring difference when it comes to Lakadong is the level of curcumin – the active constituent within turmeric that is responsible for its therapeutic properties. With an average content of 7.5%, Lakadong far exceeds the 3% normally seen with other varieties.

Lakadong turmeric is recognised for the vibrant yellow colour that comes from the high curcumin content. This unique colour makes your food look appealing to the eye and more appetizing, especially if you’re a foodie! Other turmeric types, by comparison, give the food a not so appealing, even dull, appearance.

As you add your Lakadong turmeric to your curries the room is immediately filled with beautiful scents of earthy, delectable treats. Your curries’ aroma wafts through the air and right into the mouths and noses of those present. And it makes them feel good; a sense of satisfaction they received goes above and beyond what other turmeric powders could ever provide.