Specifications

Turmeric Oil Extraction
1 Specific Gravity - 0.955
2 Refractive Index - 1.505
3 Optical Rotation - 3.4 Degree

Turmeric Oil Extraction

 

Turmeric Oil is obtained by steam distillation of crushed rhizomes of Curcuma longa L Fam: Zingiberaceae of Indian Origin.

 

Appearance : Dark reddish brown

Odour : Typical odour of Turmeric

 

General Description  :  

 

Turmeric is also classified as Indian Saffron as it has impressive yellow color and it is regarded as the best in the world. As per the graphical record, India exclusively raises crop of turmeric as well uses 80% of it. Presently, in India turmeric being part of all Indian Curry Powders it is used in all varieties of food weather its vegetarian or non-vegetarian.

Turmeric roots resemble of ginger root except that after stripped it is in shinning yellow color. It is normally available and use in powder form. Instead of saffron, due to its color rather than flavor which is apery and warm Turmeric is used. It is also used for curries and rice, chutneys and other vegetable dishes. It is strictly recommended to keep it in airtight container and at cool dry place. As it is hard to crunch, it is wise not to prepare fresh turmeric power or paste. It is also for chemically purpose for spotting the boric acid.

Turmeric is part of botanical plant known as Curcuma longa which is part of Zingiberaceae family. Its useful part is Rhizome or underground stem and smell like spicy, earthy, warm-woody and fragrance like a base. It is a popularly known as domestic spice world wide which is harvested from wild growing plants and extracted by condensed stem and roots are also drew out. Having a impressive or bright yellow color it is immensely use in curry and other vegetables to bring a strong yellow color as well gain tremendously in meat dishes and mix out well with other spices and garlic.

Turmeric is useful in aromatherapy for relaxing, balancing and stimulating. Its major constituents are; phellandrene , limonene , zingiberene , ar-curcumene , ar-turmerone , a-turmerone , ß-turmerone , 1,8-cineole . Turmeric can be poetentially use many ways e.g skin problems, mascular problems like aches as well also useful for reproductive system and for nervous system like anxiety, stress and related illnesses and other may ways. 

Besides, this is advisable for safety purposes that use it cautiously as it has toxic nature it has irritating effects. Always adulterate before using.