Technologies
Title: | Turmeric Powder from Fresh Turmeric Rhizome |
Area: | Traditional Knowledge |
Focus Area: | Traditional Medicine |
Patent: | 250/DEL/2013 |
Social Benefits: | The heat treatment of rhizomes enhances the extractability of high colour and flavor of constituents. Essentially, the process involves cleaning and washing of rhizomes, slicing, drying (in a mechanical dryer) and pulverizing. The processing time reduced to about 24 h. |
Developing Agency: | CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), Karnataka |
Technology Readiness Index: | Market Launch |
Email: | director@cftri.res.in |
| Website Link : | http://www.cftri.com |
| Source (more info) : | https://t.ly/l_sb |
Brief Description
Description : | Turmeric is an important tropical spice primarily valued for its color, aroma, antioxidant property and powder that could be used in food, perfumery and pharmaceutical industries. This ground spice is used as a condiment. It is an essential ingredient of curry powders and is extensively used in traditional medicines. |