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Alleppey vs Erode turmeric

Curcumin percentage vs GI provenance — the two axes turmeric buyers actually choose between.

Alleppey vs Erode turmeric: which should you buy?

Choose Alleppey-type finger when curcumin percentage is the spec (nutraceutical, colour, extraction); choose GI Erode when you want documented provenance and a bright culinary turmeric at 2.5–3%.

  • — Alleppey-type runs 4–6% curcumin, above Erode’s 2.5–3%
  • — Erode carries a GI (Erode Manjal); "Alleppey finger" is a traded grade, not a GI
  • — Higher curcumin costs more per kg, so paying for it only makes sense if the spec needs it

Unless: Your buyer specifies GI provenance on the label, in which case GI Erode (or GI Kandhamal/Sangli) is required regardless of curcumin.

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