Manufacture, processor and exporter of turmeric powder. Botanical name: Curcuma domestica. A member of the ginger family, turmeric comes from the roots of curcuma longa, a perennial plant that grows to a height of 1 meter. Turmeric tastes bitter and is widely used in flavoring dishes. The turmeric powder is also used as natural colouring agent in curries. Turmeric finds wide application in medicine. A powerful coloring agent, turmeric is a traditional textile dye in china and india.