Bulk Turmeric Powder
Source86 sources and imports Bulk Turmeric Powder (Curcuma longa) in organic and conventional grades, supplying manufacturers, formulators, and private label brands with a consistent, air-dried powder milled from mature turmeric rhizomes.
Turmeric powder is a core ingredient in curry and spice blends, sauces, functional beverages, and bakery applications, valued for its curcuminoid-driven color and warm, earthy flavor. Source86 supplies this ingredient from Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, and China, giving buyers multiple origin options to support continuity and cost planning.
Organic certification, Non-GMO status, and standard food safety documentation are available depending on grade, origin, and lot. Custom pack sizes and private label formats can be arranged for both bulk industrial orders and retail-ready programs.
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Product Data
| Botanical Identity | Curcuma longa |
|---|---|
| Plant Part | Dried rhizome (root), cleaned, sliced, and milled into powder |
| Available Forms | Air-dried ground powder, offered in organic and conventional grades |
| Appearance and Color | Fine powder ranging from vibrant golden-yellow to deep orange |
| Odor | Warm, earthy, and mildly pungent |
| Origin Countries | Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, and China |
| Flavor | Warm, earthy, slightly bitter, with peppery undertones |
Certifications & Compliance
The certifications and records listed below are available based on product, origin, format, and lot. The following are available upon request.
- Certified Organic: Available for eligible organic-grade lots, with organic transaction certificates and chain-of-custody documentation
- Kosher: Certification supporting kosher-labeled formulations for eligible lots
- Halal: Certification supporting halal-labeled formulations for eligible lots
- Non-GMO: Verification documentation confirming non-GMO status for qualifying lots
- Gluten-Free: Documentation confirming the product meets gluten-free labeling thresholds
- Certificate of Analysis (COA): Lot-specific test results covering the specification fields listed in Product Data
- Product Specification Sheet: A standardized reference document detailing agreed specification ranges for supplier qualification
- Allergen Statement: A formal declaration of the product’s allergen status for regulatory and labeling use
- Country of Origin Documentation: Records confirming sourcing country for import compliance and customs clearance
- Safety Data Sheet (SDS): Handling and safety information for industrial receiving and storage protocols
- Heavy Metal Testing: Lead, arsenic, cadmium, and mercury tested against FDA and EU limits
- Pesticide Residue Testing: Tested against applicable US and EU maximum residue limits
- Microbiological Testing Reports: Lot-specific pathogen and microbial load results supporting food safety qualification
Production & Sourcing
Source86 sources turmeric across five countries to manage seasonal harvest windows and protect buyers from single-origin supply risk. Each origin follows the same core process, with grading and segregation applied to keep organic and conventional lots separate from harvest through packaging.
- Harvesting: Mature turmeric rhizomes are harvested during the cooler months of the growing season, when curcumin content and root density are highest.
- Cleaning: Harvested rhizomes are washed to remove soil and field debris before processing.
- Slicing: Cleaned rhizomes are sliced or grated into smaller pieces to shorten drying time and support even moisture loss.
- Air-Drying: Sliced turmeric is gently air-dried until brittle, preserving color and aromatic compounds while reducing moisture to a stable level.
- Grinding and Screening: Dried turmeric is milled into a fine powder and screened to the target particle size before quality inspection.
- Packaging: Finished powder is packed into bulk or retail-ready formats under conditions that maintain segregation between organic and conventional material.
Applications
- Spice Blends and Dry Seasonings: A base color and flavor component in curry powder, garam masala, and other multi-spice seasoning blends
- Curries, Sauces, and Condiments: A standard ingredient in curry pastes, gravies, mustards, and pickled condiments
- Bakery and Snack Foods: Used in bread, crackers, and seasoned snack coatings where a golden color is part of the product profile
- Beverages and Smoothies: A formulation ingredient in golden milk, herbal teas, and functional beverage lines
- Rice and Grain Dishes: A standard coloring and flavoring spice in pilaf, biryani, and other prepared grain dishes
- Dietary Supplements and Functional Foods: A raw material for turmeric capsules, tablets, and functional food formats built around curcumin
- Private Label and Retail-Ready Formats: Packed for brands building turmeric-based consumer product lines under their own label
Physical & Functional Characteristics
Fine, free-flowing powder with a uniform granulation.
Warm, earthy, and slightly bitter, with peppery undertones.
Pungent and warm, with an earthy fragrance that intensifies when heated.
Fine and dry, dispersing easily into liquids and dry blends.
Vibrant golden-yellow to deep orange, driven by natural curcuminoid content.
Contains dietary fiber, curcuminoids, vitamin C, vitamin E, potassium, and iron.
Low residual moisture supports flowability and shelf stability.
Single-ingredient turmeric powder with no fillers, anticaking agents, or added carriers.
Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, allergen-friendly, and compatible with paleo formulations.
Funcionality
- Color Delivery: Contributes curcuminoid pigments that produce a consistent golden hue in sauces, baked goods, and beverage formulations
- Dry-Blend Compatibility: Integrates uniformly into spice blends and seasoning mixes without segregating from other dry ingredients
- Moisture and Binding Behavior: Low moisture content supports binding in dry rubs and coatings without introducing excess water to the formulation
- Dose Control: Consistent particle size supports accurate metering in automated blending, dosing, and filling lines
- Heat Stability: Retains color and functional compounds through baking, retort, and extrusion processing
- Extraction Feedstock: Serves as the raw material base for curcumin extraction and standardized turmeric extract production
- Emulsion and Suspension Support: Disperses into oils and liquid bases for use in sauces, dressings, and beverage formulations
Benefits for Commercial Manufacturing
- Multi-Origin Sourcing Continuity: Sourcing across five countries reduces exposure to single-region harvest delays or export disruption
- Organic and Conventional Flexibility: Available in both grades to match formulation requirements and label claims without switching suppliers
- Documentation Support: COA, allergen statements, and origin records streamline supplier qualification and incoming QA review
- Format Flexibility: Bulk industrial packaging and smaller retail-ready formats support both large-scale manufacturing and private label programs
- Milling Consistency: Controlled particle size reduces reformulation risk when qualifying new lots or switching supply
- Shelf Life Planning: A 12-month shelf life under proper storage supports inventory planning and reduces waste across production cycles
