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 or ginger. It has a pungent, bitter flavor. Turmeric, with its brilliant yellow color, has been used as a dye, medicine, and flavoring since 600 BC. India singularly produces nearly the world's major crop of turmeric and uses about 80% of it. Turmeric is one of the key ingredients in many curries, giving them color and flavor.
There are many different varieties of Turmeric available in India depending upon the part of India where they are grown. Out of the various varieties grown in India 5 varieties that is Nizambad, Madras (Cuddapa), Rajapuri, Erode & Allepy are the most popular and in good demand through out the world.
In terms of quantity amongst the various qualities grown in India the production of Nizam Quality is the highest. This quality is widely grown in Nizambad, Karimnagar & Koratal centers of Telangana areas in AndhraPradesh state. The peak harvesting is from January To April.
