WAIGAON TURMERIC (GI Tag)

Waigaon turmeric has also bagged a GI tag in 2016 under the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999. Waigaon turmeric is specific and unique in many forms. It has tremendous opportunities for agro-processing. Turmeric extract has a big potential in pharmaceutical, dairy, confectionery, dairy, and many food processing industries.

Although the normal curcumin content in turmeric by weight is 2 to 4 percent anything above 5 percent is considered good. According to the Spices Board of India, Waigaon’s turmeric curcumin content is 5-7 percent by weight.

• This is a unique variety that matures in a short period and grows under rain-fed conditions.
• Color of Waigaon turmeric is dark mustard yellow as compared to other turmeric varieties
• Little quantity of Waigaon Turmeric is sufficient to increase the color of food.
• Texture of this turmeric powder is very soft.
• It has a unique taste, enriches in oil content, and a pleasant aroma.
• Aroma of this turmeric is very pungent, still attractive.
• Whole dry turmeric finger sets are very thick and solid (fleshy).
• It has special medicinal value.
• Cultivation is in an organic manner