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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Turmeric |
| Scientific name | Curcuma longa |
| Family / Genus | Zingiberaceae / — |
| Produce category | Root Vegetable |
| Produce subcategory | Rhizome |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| PLU — conventional | 3000 |
| PLU — organic | 93000 |
| AGROVOC URI | c_7895 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 35.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Alleppey Type | 30% | Known for very high curcumin content (5-6.5%) and deep orange-yellow color. Highly aromatic and pungent. Primarily grown in India, widely imported fresh and processed. |
| Madras Type | 25% | Good curcumin content (2-4%) with a lighter yellow color compared to Alleppey. Widely cultivated in India and a significant source for both fresh and dried turmeric products. |
| Pratibha (NCSM-93-1) | 10% | A high-yielding Indian cultivar with good curcumin content (4.5-5.5%). Known for robust growth and disease resistance. Contributes significantly to global supply. |
| Suguna | 8% | Another prominent Indian cultivar, characterized by high curcumin levels (5.5-6.5%) and good yield. Popular for both culinary and medicinal applications. |
| Roma | 7% | A high-yielding cultivar widely grown in India. Offers good quality rhizomes suitable for various processing methods. |
| Lakshmi | 5% | A common Indian cultivar known for its consistent yield and moderate curcumin content. Contributes to the general supply of fresh and dried turmeric. |
| Sudarsana | 5% | An Indian cultivar recognized for its good yield and quality rhizomes, often used in general commercial production. |
| Erode Local | 3% | A traditional landrace from the Erode region of Tamil Nadu, India, renowned for its quality and distinct flavor profile. Often sought after for specific culinary uses. |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Chilling injury threshold: 55°F.
- Freezing point: 30.6°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 3 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | very_low |
| Sensitivity class | low |
| Sensitivity threshold | null ppm |
| Climacteric? | No |
Agent note: Turmeric is a non-climacteric rhizome with very low ethylene production and low sensitivity. Ethylene exposure is not a significant concern for quality.
Mixed-load compatibility
Generally compatible with other low ethylene producers and low ethylene sensitive produce.
Operational flags
- Can be top-iced? No
- Light-sensitive? No
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest.
Market Intelligence
Demand
Strongly increasing due to health and wellness trends, culinary interest, and functional food applications.
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -0.8 |
| Income elasticity | 0.7 |
| Organic premium elasticity | -1.2 |
Market share by variety
| Variety | Share |
|---|---|
| Yellow Turmeric | 90% |
| Hawaiian Red Turmeric | 5% |
| White Turmeric (Zedoary) | 5% |
Pack sizes
- 5 lb case
- 10 lb case
- 30 lb case
- 6 oz retail pack
- 8 oz retail pack
- 1 lb retail pack
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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