Turmeric powder
Turmeric powder is an ingredient made by drying and finely milling the rhizome of turmeric, spreading a vivid yellow and distinctive spice character uniformly through curry ingredients, health drinks, and functional foods. It delivers the vivid color from curcumin content and turmeric's characteristic earthy aroma and slight bitterness, finished to a size that disperses easily in liquids and powders. At Agriture,dried turmeric, we powder it by adding a fine-powdering step.
in its raw-material form suits uses like "dried slices or chips for tea and decoctions," whereas turmeric powder suits uses where you want to "spread the color and functional components uniformly." It's a raw material we consistently receive inquiries about domestically—as a base for curry ingredients, for curcumin claims in health drinks, and as an OEM ingredient for foods with function claims.
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Agriture's turmeric powder: 3 points of commitment
1. Low-temperature drying that doesn't lose curcumin
Curcumin is a functional component sensitive to heat and light, and if the drying temperature is too high, breakdown progresses. By removing moisture slowly at low temperature and suppressing heat generation during grinding, we retain the vivid yellow and functionality in the powder. Because color depth is a guide to curcumin content, the resulting color is also an important quality indicator. Combined with other spice powders, you can design curry mixes, spice blends, and health-drink mixes from a single ingredient supplier.
Product catalog showing the items we handle
Flexible support from small lots to large lots
- Sold in small lots from 100g
- Handling heirloom vegetables from across Japan
- Dried fruits and herbs also supported
Features of commercial turmeric powder
A vivid yellow color
A vivid yellow derived from curcumin. Usable for coloring curry, mustard, dressings, and soups, and as a naturally derived coloring ingredient.
Curcumin-containing functional ingredient
A material frequently requested as an OEM ingredient for health drinks, supplements, and functional foods. Product claims based on curcumin content are possible.
Dispersibility in liquids and powders
Even dissolved in curry or drinks, the graininess is hardly noticeable, dispersing uniformly in powder mixes. As a fat-soluble component, it also works well with oil-containing media.
Spice-blend design
By blending with black pepper, ginger, cumin, coriander, and the like, you can design curry mixes, golden milk, and health drinks.
Use together with the ingredient-shape version
Used together with dried turmeric, you can use it differently for extraction purposes (tea, decoctions) and powder purposes (powder blending).
Product specifications (commercial)
Basic specifications at the prototype stage are as follows. Purchase lot, lead time, and packaging format are worked out through individual consultation.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Product name | Turmeric powder (ground turmeric) |
| Raw material | Turmeric (choose from autumn turmeric or spring turmeric) |
| Shape | Fine powder (ground dried turmeric rhizome) |
| Appearance | Vivid yellow-to-orange fine powder |
| Aroma | Turmeric's characteristic earthy aroma, with a spicy scent accompanied by slight bitterness |
| Net content | Individual quote according to use and lot |
| Best-before date | About 6 months from the shipping date |
| Storage method | Avoid high temperature, high humidity, and direct sunlight; after opening, seal and store in a cool, dark place |
| Processing plant | Our own processing plant within Kyoto Prefecture |
| Minimum prototype lot | From 1 kg of raw material |
Customization support
| Item | What we support |
|---|---|
| Cultivar designation | Autumn turmeric (high curcumin content) / spring turmeric (mainly essential-oil components) / purple turmeric (Okinawan tradition) |
| Pre-blending | Premix support with black pepper, ginger, cumin, coriander, and herbs |
| Blend design | Formulation design for curry mixes, golden milk mixes, and spice blends |
| Packaging form | Commercial bulk, drinks/sticks/small pouches, large bags for supplements, canisters |
| OEM productization | Development into curry ingredients, health drinks, supplements, golden milk, and functional foods |
For tea and decoction uses, the raw-material form is recommended
For blends for health tea or decoctions,uses where you want to extract turmeric's componentssuit the raw-material form of dried turmeric (slices, chips). It's suited to uses where you simmer it or pour hot water over it to extract the components.
Commitments to variety, grower, and growing region
Turmeric is a perennial of the genus Curcuma in the ginger family, with several varieties including autumn turmeric (Curcuma longa), spring turmeric (Curcuma aromatica), and purple turmeric (Curcuma zedoaria). For powder ingredients, selecting the variety by use is the key to product design.
Main growing region
| Growing region | Features |
|---|---|
| Okinawa Prefecture | Japan's main production area. Grows all varieties: autumn, spring, and purple turmeric |
| Kagoshima Prefecture | Grown on Tanegashima and Yakushima. Stable production in a warm climate |
| Miyazaki Prefecture | A production area in southern Kyushu. Varieties with high curcumin content grow well |
| India (imported) | The world's largest turmeric production area. Usable as a raw material for mass production |
Using varieties differently
Autumn turmeric has the highest curcumin content and is a staple OEM ingredient for health drinks and supplements. Spring turmeric is high in essential-oil components and suits curry powder and spice blends. Purple turmeric (zedoary) has strong bitterness and a distinctive flavor, and is used in kampo-style health foods. You can consult us on variety specification and blend formulation.
Powdering technology and quality control
Curcumin content and color development are the main quality indicators for turmeric powder. At Agriture, we manage everything from prep to packaging in-house, minimizing lot-to-lot variation.
Low-temperature drying to retain curcumin
Curcumin is sensitive to heat and light, and its content decreases with high-temperature drying. By removing moisture slowly at low temperature, we retain the functional components and vivid yellow in the powder.
Heat control during grinding
Light-blocking packaging to preserve color
Because curcumin breaks down with light, the finished powder is moved promptly into light-blocking packaging. Commercial bulk uses light-blocking bags, and small pouches and sticks use light-blocking film. For functional foods, lot management with content labeling is also available.
TIP: Formulation design for golden milk
For the increasingly popular golden milk, the standard formulation per 200ml of milk or plant milk is 0.5–1g turmeric powder, 0.1g black pepper, 0.3g ginger powder, 0.3g cinnamon, and honey or sweetener. Piperine in black pepper is said to aid curcumin absorption, making it an essential combination if you're considering health claims. We can also consult on OEM to turn it into a powder mix in stick form.
Use cases and adoption examples
Turmeric powder is seeing expanding adoption on both the color and functionality fronts. We organize the frequently requested uses into 5 categories.
1. Curry ingredients / spice mixes
- Base ingredient for curry powder
- Blending into retort curry and curry roux
- Blends of garam masala and Madras curry powder
- Spice for tandoori chicken and marinades
2. Health drinks / functional foods
- Golden milk mix (turmeric latte)
- Hangover-remedy drinks
- Blending into green juice and vegetable juice
- OEM ingredient for foods with function claims
3. Supplements / tablets
- OEM ingredient for turmeric tablets and capsules
- Multivitamin-type health foods
- Blends for kampo-style supplements
- Stick-type drink supplements
4. Coloring / natural colorant
- Yellow coloring for mustard and pickling liquid
- Natural coloring for mayonnaise and dressings
- Color adjustment for cheese and butter products
- Coloring for rice dishes (pilaf, paella-style)
5. Confectionery and bakery
- Turmeric bread and spice cookies
- Functional sweets (golden-milk type)
- Blending into veggie curry bread
- Health-conscious granola and bars
For spice-blend design, combinations with ginger, black pepper, cinnamon, and the like are standard. OEM for functional foods and health drinks is also accepted atFood OEM Directory. In the yakuzen (medicinal-cuisine) domain, collaboration withYasai Yakuzenrecipes is also possible.
How to use the powder and design blends
The raw-material form requires an extraction step, whereas the advantage of powder is that it blends directly into powdered products. We organize the operational points specific to powders.
Basics of use
- Curry powder: blend at 15–25% of the total spice blend
- Golden milk: dissolve 0.5–1g per 200ml of milk
- Health drinks: 0.3–0.8g per 200ml as a guide
- Mustard: mix in 5–10% of the mustard powder to intensify the yellow
- Supplement ingredient: designed to the content that matches the product spec
Example blend formulas
- Golden milk mix: turmeric 40% + cinnamon 20% + ginger 15% + black pepper 5% + sweetener 20%
- Curry powder: turmeric 20% + coriander 25% + cumin 15% + chili 10% + other spices 30%
- Hangover drink: turmeric 30% + amino acids 20% + B vitamins 10% + sweetener 40%
- Kampo blend: turmeric 25% + dried citrus peel 15% + ginger 20% + licorice 10% + cinnamon bark 30%
How to store
- Before opening: store in a cool, dark place at room temperature, away from heat, humidity, and direct sunlight
- After opening: transfer to a light-blocking zip bag or sealed container; refrigeration is also fine
- The best-before date is roughly 6 months from the shipping date. After opening, use it up within 1–2 months as a guide
- Turmeric powder has strong staining power, so take care to avoid getting it on clothing or containers
Related articles / other functional ingredients
Functional-food ingredients and related materials handled by Agriture. Use them when designing health drinks, supplements, and curry ingredients.
- dried turmeric: raw-material form for tea and decoction uses
- Maitake powder: functional mushroom containing beta-glucan
- Winter melon powder: for kampo and care-food uses
- Onion powder: a staple for soups and seasonings
- Food OEM Directory: OEM inquiry desk for functional foods
Product catalog showing the items we handle
Flexible support from small lots to large lots
- Sold in small lots from 100g
- Handling heirloom vegetables from across Japan
- Dried fruits and herbs also supported
Frequently asked questions
How do I use dried turmeric (raw-material form) and turmeric powder differently?
The raw-material form comes as slices and chips, suited to tea and decoction uses and to extracting the components. Powder suits uses where you want to spread the color and functional components uniformly—curry ingredients, health drinks, supplements, and mustard. Choose based on whether you'll extract and drink it, or blend it in as powder.
How do autumn, spring, and purple turmeric differ?
Autumn turmeric (Curcuma longa) has the highest curcumin content and is used as the main ingredient in health drinks and supplements. Spring turmeric (Curcuma aromatica) is high in essential-oil components and suits curry powder and spice blends. Purple turmeric (zedoary) has strong bitterness and is used in kampo-style health foods. You can consult us on variety selection and blend formulation to match your use.
Can it be used as an ingredient for foods with function claims?
We accept inquiries for OEM ingredients aimed at foods with function claims. However, filing a product as a food with function claims requires separate steps—analysis of curcumin content, preparation of evidence, and creation of filing documents. Because we cannot handle filing support on our own,Food OEM Directorywe arrange a scheme via to introduce a partner company strong in foods with function claims. After hearing your intended final-product spec, formulation, lot, and schedule, we'll propose a quote and lead time individually. You can consult with us all the way through to finishing the final product—curry ingredients, health drinks, supplements, functional foods, and more.
Please tell me the best-before date and how to store it.
The best-before date is roughly 6 months from the shipping date. While unopened, store in a cool, dark place at room temperature, away from high heat, humidity, and direct sunlight. Because curcumin in turmeric powder breaks down easily with light, storage in a light-blocking container is recommended. After opening, transfer to a zip bag or sealed container and use it up within 1–2 months as a guide.
Can you premix it with other spices?
Yes. We can blend black pepper, ginger, cinnamon, cumin, coriander, sweeteners, and more to a specified formulation and deliver it as golden milk mix or curry powder. Piperine in black pepper is known to aid curcumin absorption, making it a recommended combination if you're considering health claims.
