Indian Turmeric, which is also popularly known as 'Indian Saffron' because of its bright yellow color is considered the best in the world. Turmeric is mildly aromatic and has scents of orange & ginger. It has a pungent bitter flavor. Turmeric with its bright yellow color has been used as a dye, medicine & flavoring since old ages.

Indian Name:	Haldi
Botanical Name :	Curcuma longa
Family Name :	Zingiberaceae

Some of the varieties available with SpiceMax - Rajapuri and Sanguli Turmeric (Mahrashtra), Erode and Salem Turmeric (Tamil Nadu), Cuddapah, Alleppey Finger (Kerala), Nizamabad Bulb.

In Tamilnadu the important varieties cultivated are Erode local, BSR I, PTS 10, Roma, Suguna, Sudarsana, Salem Local. Alleppey Finger Turmeric, Rajapuri, Madras & Erode and some of the important exported varieties.