Turmeric Powder Supplier from Sri Lanka
Leafy Ceylon is a trusted turmeric powder supplier from Sri Lanka, offering whole dried turmeric fingers, dried slices, tea-cut turmeric and finely milled golden turmeric powder, in bulk and private label. Spice blenders, golden latte and herbal tea brands, food manufacturers, supplement makers and natural beauty brands choose us for rich golden colour, a warm earthy aroma and friendly export support.
From Indonesian jamu and Moroccan tagines to Caribbean curry and London golden milk, one simple enquiry gets you the right turmeric form, fineness and pack for your product.
Turmeric Powder Key Facts
- Plant: turmeric, Curcuma longa L., ginger family Zingiberaceae
- Plant part: rhizome (root), cleaned and dried
- Other names: kaha (Sinhala), manjal (Tamil), haldi (Hindi), kunyit (Malay and Indonesian), khamin (Thai), ukon (Japanese), kharkoum (Moroccan Arabic), zardchooba (Persian), hardi (Trinidad), Kurkuma (German), curcuma (French)
- Forms: whole dried turmeric fingers, dried slices, tea-cut turmeric and fine turmeric powder
- Character: rich golden-yellow colour with a warm, earthy, gently peppery flavour
- Nutrition: naturally rich in iron, manganese, potassium and dietary fibre
- Origin: Sri Lanka
- Credentials: ISO 22000 · GMP · HACCP · FDA registered
- Supply: samples, bulk packs and private-label retail packs from one turmeric powder supplier
What Is Turmeric Powder?
Turmeric powder is made by cleaning, drying and finely milling the golden rhizomes of Curcuma longa, a leafy member of the ginger family. The result is a vivid golden powder with a warm, earthy, gently peppery taste that has coloured and flavoured curries, rice, drinks and celebrations for thousands of years.
Turmeric owes its famous colour to curcuminoids, natural plant compounds found in the rhizome. That glow makes turmeric powder a favourite natural ingredient for food makers who want beautiful colour and authentic flavour from a single spice.
Nutrition at a glance
Ground turmeric is naturally nutrient-rich. USDA values for ground turmeric, per 100 g:
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Dietary fibre | 22.7 g |
| Protein | 9.7 g |
| Iron | 55 mg |
| Potassium | 2,080 mg |
| Manganese | 19.8 mg |
Source: USDA FoodData Central, Spices, turmeric, ground. Lot-specific nutrition analysis is available on request.
Which Turmeric Forms Do We Supply?
Whole dried turmeric fingers
Polished whole dried turmeric fingers for grinding in your own mill, brewing, food service and traditional retail packs.
Dried turmeric slices
Sun-gold slices of dried rhizome for infusions, further milling and specialty retail packs.
Tea-cut turmeric
Evenly cut turmeric for herbal tea blends, tea bags and infusions, pairing beautifully with ginger, lemongrass and Ceylon cinnamon.
Turmeric powder
A fine, vivid golden powder for curry powders, golden lattes, sauces, bakery, capsules and private-label jars, milled from extra-fine for smooth drinks to a standard grind for seasonings.
Every quotation from our turmeric powder supplier team confirms the form, cut size or fineness, pack size and sample for your product.
Sri Lankan Sourcing and Origin
In Sri Lanka, turmeric is called kaha, and it brings its golden glow to everyday island cooking. Kaha colours the festive yellow rice known as kaha bath, warms fish and vegetable curries, and is rubbed onto fish before frying for a beautiful golden finish.
Sri Lanka’s warm, wet climate and rich soils suit turmeric beautifully. As a Sri Lankan turmeric powder supplier, Leafy Ceylon brings this golden heritage to international buyers, with carefully selected rhizomes, clean processing and origin details for your brand story.
Harvesting and Processing
We harvest mature turmeric rhizomes, then wash, boil or steam, slice and gently dry them to set their deep golden colour and warm aroma. The dried turmeric is milled, sieved to an even fineness and packed promptly in sealed, moisture-protective liners.
Our turmeric powder supplier team shares product photos, processing details and samples, so you can try the powder in your own recipe before you order.
Quality and Certifications
As a quality-focused turmeric powder supplier, we check every lot for colour, aroma, fineness, moisture and cleanliness. A certificate of analysis with lot information is available, including microbiology, pesticide residue and heavy-metal testing, with curcuminoid analysis where your product needs it.
Produced in an ISO 22000, GMP and HACCP certified, FDA-registered facility. Our certificates are shared with your quotation, and we prepare the commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin and other shipment documents for every order.
How Is Turmeric Powder Used?
Spice blends and curry powders
Curry powders, masalas, ras el hanout, Caribbean curry blends, rubs, rice seasonings and savoury salts.
Golden lattes and drinks
Golden milk, turmeric lattes, smoothies, wellness shots and instant drink mixes with a beautiful golden colour.
Herbal tea and infusions
Turmeric tea, tea bags and herbal blends with ginger, lemongrass, black pepper or Ceylon cinnamon.
Natural golden colour for food
Mustards, pickles, noodles, rice dishes, cheese sauces, plant-based foods and snacks that shine with a natural yellow glow.
Sauces, soups and ready meals
Curry pastes, coconut sauces, soups, dhal, marinades, frozen meals and meal kits.
Bakery and snacks
Golden breads, crackers, biscuits, granola and seasoned snacks.
Capsules and powder supplements
Pure turmeric powder for capsule, tablet and powder-blend brands that want a clean, single-ingredient botanical.
Natural beauty and cosmetics
Face masks, soaps, scrubs and bath products inspired by the traditional haldi wedding ceremony and South Asian ubtan rituals.
Food service and private label
Restaurant kitchens, caterers and retail jars that want golden turmeric on hand all year round.
What Makes Our Turmeric Powder Special?
Our turmeric powder has a deep, glowing golden colour and the warm, earthy, gently peppery flavour that makes turmeric one of the world’s best-loved spices. Finely milled for an even texture, it blends smoothly into dry mixes, sauces and drinks, giving every portion the same rich colour and taste.
For the best flavour, warm turmeric gently in a little oil or ghee, or whisk it into warm milk for a classic golden latte. Sealed packs stored cool and dry keep the colour and aroma beautifully bright, which is why food brands rely on us as their turmeric powder supplier for repeat orders.
Bulk Packaging and Private-Label Options
As an experienced turmeric powder supplier, we pack whole fingers, slices, tea-cut turmeric and powder in sealed, moisture-protective food-grade liners inside sturdy cartons or bags. Choose bulk packs for blending and manufacturing, or private-label pouches, jars and tea bags for your own retail range.
Share your pack weight, artwork and label language, and your quotation will confirm the packaging options and production run.
Why Choose Leafy Ceylon as Your Turmeric Powder Supplier?
Every turmeric form in one place. Whole dried fingers, slices, tea-cut turmeric and turmeric powder from one trusted supplier.
Rich Sri Lankan kaha. Deep golden colour and a warm, earthy aroma from carefully selected rhizomes.
Naturally nutrient-rich. A pure, single-ingredient spice naturally rich in iron, manganese, potassium and fibre.
Proven quality. Three decades of export experience and an ISO 22000, GMP, HACCP and FDA-registered facility.
Friendly export support. Samples, packing and freight planned together in one clear proposal.
Samples, MOQ, Lead Time and Repeat Supply
Order a sample of any turmeric form, whole fingers, sliced, tea-cut or powder, and try it in your own blend, latte, sauce or tea.
Send your first-order quantity, repeat volume, packing and target arrival date. As your turmeric powder supplier, we confirm sample availability, MOQ and preparation time in one clear quotation, and keep your approved sample as the reference for every repeat order.
International Shipping and Order Process
- Tell us your needs: the turmeric form, use, quantity, packing and destination.
- Get your proposal: specification, sample, price and timing in one clear offer.
- Approve your sample: try it in your recipe and confirm the order.
- We ship: packed, labelled and dispatched with all shipment documents.
Samples and smaller orders travel by international courier, and larger orders by air cargo or sea freight, with transit times confirmed in your quotation.
Where Does Our Turmeric Powder Go? Global Markets and Communities
As an international turmeric powder supplier, Leafy Ceylon serves spice houses, food and drink brands, cafés, supplement makers and natural beauty brands in markets where golden turmeric is part of everyday life.
The UK, Europe and North America
Golden milk and turmeric lattes are café favourites from London and Manchester to New York, Los Angeles and Toronto, and wellness brands across the UK, USA and Canada build teas, shots, smoothie blends and capsules around golden turmeric. In Germany, the Kurkuma Latte is a modern classic, and French and Dutch spice houses add curcuma to curry blends, soups and plant-based ranges.
Southeast and East Asia
In Indonesia and Malaysia, kunyit brings its glow to jamu kunyit asam, the much-loved turmeric and tamarind drink, and to festive nasi kuning yellow rice and rendang. Thai cooks use khamin in southern curries and golden fried chicken, and in Japan, ukon turmeric tea is a familiar favourite, especially in Okinawa. Drink, snack and sauce makers across the region rely on a steady turmeric powder supplier for consistent colour.
The Caribbean, Middle East and North Africa
In Trinidad and Guyana, turmeric is lovingly called hardi or saffron, and it gives Caribbean curry chicken, curry goat and roti fillings their golden colour, from Port of Spain to Georgetown, Toronto and New York. Moroccan cooks add kharkoum to tagines, harira and ras el hanout, Persian kitchens use zardchooba in stews and rice, and Gulf food makers in Dubai and Riyadh blend it into machboos and kabsa spice mixes.
Turmeric Powder: Frequently Asked Questions
Turmeric powder is made from the dried, finely milled rhizomes (roots) of the turmeric plant, Curcuma longa, a member of the ginger family. Our turmeric powder is a pure, single spice with its natural golden colour.
Turmeric powder has a warm, earthy, gently peppery flavour with a hint of ginger and a rich golden colour. It brings depth to curries, rice, soups and golden lattes.
Turmeric is kaha in Sinhala, manjal in Tamil, haldi in Hindi, kunyit in Malay and Indonesian, khamin in Thai, ukon in Japanese, kharkoum in Moroccan Arabic, zardchooba in Persian and hardi in Trinidad. Germans call it Kurkuma and the French curcuma.
Turmeric’s famous golden colour comes from curcuminoids, natural compounds in the rhizome. Our certificate of analysis can include curcuminoid content where your product needs it.
Yes. Our extra-fine turmeric powder whisks beautifully into warm milk or plant milk for golden lattes, and blends smoothly into smoothies, wellness shots and instant drink mixes.
Yes. Our tea-cut turmeric is ideal for herbal tea blends and tea bags, and pairs beautifully with ginger, lemongrass, black pepper and Ceylon cinnamon for a warm, golden cup.
Yes. Tell us your application and we will match the mesh size, from extra-fine for lattes, capsules and smooth sauces to a standard grind for curry powders and seasonings.
Yes. Turmeric powder gives mustards, pickles, rice, noodles, cheese sauces, breads, snacks and plant-based foods a beautiful natural golden-yellow colour, together with its warm flavour.
Yes. Supplement brands use pure turmeric powder as a clean, single-ingredient botanical for capsules, tablets and powder blends. We supply it in bulk and in private-label packs.
Yes. Turmeric is a much-loved botanical in face masks, soaps, scrubs and bath products inspired by the traditional haldi wedding ceremony and ubtan rituals, and our fine powder mixes easily into these formulas.
As a turmeric powder supplier, we offer whole dried turmeric fingers, dried slices, tea-cut turmeric and fine turmeric powder, all available as samples, in bulk and in private-label packs.
Our facility is ISO 22000, GMP and HACCP certified and FDA registered. A certificate of analysis with lot details, including microbiology, pesticide residue and heavy-metal testing, is available with your order.
Yes. Choose bulk packs, retail pouches, jars or tea bags with your own brand. Share your pack size, artwork and label language, and we will send a complete private-label proposal.
Keep packs sealed in a cool, dry place away from strong light. Stored this way, turmeric powder keeps its rich golden colour and warm aroma for your production and retail shelf.
Use the Request a Quotation button or WhatsApp our export team with your form, use, quantity, packing and destination. As your turmeric powder supplier, we reply with a clear quotation, MOQ and sample options.
Request a Turmeric Powder Quotation
Tell the turmeric powder supplier team at Leafy Ceylon which form you need, whole dried fingers, slices, tea-cut turmeric or powder, with your use, quantity, packing, destination and arrival date, and we will send a clear quotation with samples.
Contact Leafy Ceylon for technical and export enquiries.