Women growing turmeric in Odisha\u2019s Koraput district appear to have found a foothold in a market that promises a perennial return for their organic crop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The turmeric grown in Laxmipur block of Koraput district is distinct as it contains curcumin between 5.5% and 6.66%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is, a perennial herbaceous plant of the ginger family. The plant\u2019s underground stems or rhizomes have been used as spice, dye, medicine and religious maker since antiquity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The spice\u2019s colour comes mainly from curcumin, a bright yellow phenolic compound that has been in the news for its ostensible potential to fight cancer. As a result, the demand for turmeric with high curcumin content has risen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Telangana followed by Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat and odisha are largest producers in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2018Kandhamal Haldi\u2019 (a variety of turmeric indigenous to southern Odisha) and Erode turmeric (grown in the entire Erode district of Tamil Nadu) have earned the GI tag.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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