Haldi Powder

According to the standards, Turmeric (Haldi) powder means the powder made by grinding dried rhizomes or bulbous roots of Curcuma Longa L. The powder shall have characteristic odor and flavor of Turmeric.

The standards of Turmeric (Haldi) powder:

1.Moisture Not more than 10.0 % by weight

2.Total ash on a dry basis Not more than 9.0% by weight

3.Ash insoluble in dil.HCL on a dry basis Not more than 1.5 % by weight

4.Colouring powder expressed as curcuminoid content on a dry basis Not less than 2.0 % by weight

5.Total starch Not more than 60.0 percent by weight.

6.Test for lead chromate Negative

Turmeric as a whole or Powder shall be free from mustiness or other foreign odors. The products must be free from mold, living and dead insects, insect fragments, and rodent contamination. They shall be free from any added coloring matter including Lead Chromate and morphologically extraneous matter including foreign starch. The bottom line is the standards will guide the food business operators of Turmeric and maintain the quality of Turmeric available in the market.