| Property |
Specification |
| Color |
Bright yellow, may vary to golden or orange |
| Shape |
Irregular, knobby, cylindrical rhizomes |
| Size |
5–10 cm in length, 2–4 cm in diameter |
| Weight |
30–60 grams per piece (fresh), varies for dried |
| Texture |
Smooth, but rough when dried; fibrous and woody |
| Taste |
Slightly bitter, earthy, with a mild peppery flavor |
| Smell |
Earthy, warm, and pungent aroma |
| Surface |
Rough, uneven, brownish outer skin with bright yellow interior |
| Curcumin Content |
2–5% (main active compound responsible for color and medicinal properties) |
| Moisture Content |
8–10% (for dried turmeric) |
| Form |
Fresh (rhizomes), dried, powdered |
