Turmeric Varieties — HaldiMart | Lakadong, Alleppey, Erode & More

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Certified Organic Turmeric Varieties

Every variety below is grown by our registered farmers, tested at NABL labs, and sold with its curcumin certificate.

★ Highest Curcumin

Lakadong Turmeric

Curcuma longa var. Lakadong

📍 Meghalaya — Jaintia Hills

World-famous for the highest curcumin content (7–12%). Deep orange-red rhizome with an intense, complex aroma. Cultivated by indigenous Jaintia communities at 1,200–1,500m altitude. Preferred for pharmaceutical extraction, nutraceuticals, and premium culinary use globally.

7–12%Curcumin

Deep RedColor

PungentAroma

Export Grade

Alleppey Finger

Curcuma longa — Finger Type

📍 Kerala — Alappuzha District

Kerala's internationally traded finger-type variety with high curcumin (5–7%) and deep colour. Preferred for pharmaceutical-grade curcumin extraction and EU/US export. Recognised in global spice commodity markets as a premium grade.

5–7%Curcumin

Dark GoldColor

RichAroma

GI Tagged

Kandhamal Haladi

Curcuma longa — Kandhamal Type

📍 Odisha — Kandhamal District

A Geographical Indication (GI) tagged variety grown by tribal communities on laterite hill soils of Kandhamal without any external inputs. Revered for its heritage purity, distinct flavour, and consistent moderate-to-high curcumin content. Increasingly sought by premium natural food brands.

4–7%Curcumin

Deep GoldColor

EarthyAroma

Colour & Aroma

Erode Local (Finger)

Curcuma longa — Erode Type

📍 Tamil Nadu — Erode, Salem

The "Turmeric City" variety from Erode. Known for vivid golden colour and high oleoresin content, preferred for food colour extraction, cosmetics, and commercial spice blending. BSR-1 is a high-yielding improved variety also cultivated here.

4–6%Curcumin

Vivid GoldColor

SharpAroma

Premium Export

Rajapore / Sangli

Curcuma longa — Rajapore

📍 Maharashtra — Sangli District

India's most internationally recognised variety from Sangli. Bright golden-yellow, balanced earthy flavour, and consistent quality. The benchmark turmeric in global spice trade — widely exported to Middle East, Europe, and the USA.

3–5%Curcumin

GoldenColor

ClassicAroma

Indigenous

Saurashtra Desi

Curcuma longa — Saurashtra Local

📍 Gujarat — Rajkot, Gondal

Gujarat's indigenous variety grown for generations on the Saurashtra plateau. Hardy, drought-resistant, and well-adapted to the semi-arid climate. Excellent for everyday culinary use with a mild, familiar flavour profile and good value-for-money.

2–4%Curcumin

Light GoldColor

MildAroma

Curcumin Science

Curcumin % — Batch Verified

Every number below is from an actual batch sold on HaldiMart — tested at NABL-accredited laboratories.

Lakadong · Meghalaya (Jaintia FPO)7.8%

Batch #MG-2024-L14 · Tested: NABL Lab, Shillong

Alleppey Finger · Kerala (Kuttanad FPO)5.8%

Batch #KL-2024-A9 · Tested: Eurofins, Cochin

Kandhamal Haladi · Odisha (Phulbani FPO)4.8%

Batch #OD-2024-K5 · Tested: SGS India, Bhubaneswar

Nizamabad Bulb · Telangana (Rythu FPO)4.5%

Batch #TG-2024-N7 · Tested: Vimta Labs, Hyderabad

Erode Local · Tamil Nadu (Erode FPO)4.2%

Batch #TN-2024-E3 · Tested: NABL Lab, Coimbatore

Rajapore · Maharashtra (Sangli FPO)4.2%

Batch #MH-2024-R6 · Tested: SGS India, Pune

Saurashtra Desi · Gujarat (Gondal FPO)3.6%

Batch #GJ-2024-D4 · Tested: NABL Lab, Ahmedabad

Comparison

Variety Comparison Chart

Variety	Origin	Curcumin %	Color	Aroma	Best Used For	Certification
Lakadong	Meghalaya	7–12%	Deep Red-Orange	Pungent, Complex	PharmaNutraceuticalPremium Food	NPOP
Alleppey Finger	Kerala	5–7%	Dark Golden	Rich, Earthy	ExtractPharmaExport	NPOP
Kandhamal Haladi	Odisha	4–7%	Deep Gold	Earthy, Heritage	Natural FoodTribal Auth.	GI Tag + PGS
Erode Local	Tamil Nadu	4–6%	Vivid Gold	Sharp, Bright	ColourCosmeticsSpice	ICS
Rajapore / Sangli	Maharashtra	3–5%	Bright Golden	Balanced, Classic	ExportCulinaryTrade	NPOP
Saurashtra Desi	Gujarat	2–4%	Light Gold	Mild, Familiar	Daily CookingValue	PGS

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