Photograph — Ground turmeric powder (representative photograph). Source image unavailable; caption preserved.
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Spices, Aromatics & Dried Foods · Tamil Nadu — Erode
Erode Turmeric
Erode is one of Asia's largest turmeric trading centres; its distinctive orange-yellow, high-curcumin rhizomes are boiled, sun-dried and polished before sale in the region's famous turmeric mandi.
GI status: GI-registered, 2017
Shelf life: 18+ months dried/powdered
Women-led sector
| Category | Spices, Aromatics & Dried Foods |
|---|---|
| Region | Tamil Nadu — Erode |
| GI status | GI-registered, 2017 |
| Typical shelf life | 18+ months dried/powdered |
| Women's role in production | Erode's turmeric markets and allied polishing/grinding units are a major employer of women workers in the region. |
Why this fits a low-wastage SHG model: Dried, polished turmeric fingers or powder can be held for over a year without quality loss.
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