Turmeric
Curcuma longa
Preserved biosphere
Sourced from Ethiopia’s volcanic highlands in the UNESCO Kafa Biosphere Reserve, this organic turmeric is prized for its rich natural composition and high curcuminoid content.
Hand-harvested and traditionally processed, it is a traceable botanical ingredient for nutrition and cosmetic applications.
Profile
- Origin: Ethiopia
Production
- Planting period: March
- Harvesting period: Dec - March
- Process: Manual harvesting - Boiling - Natural drying - Mechanical powdering
- Packaging: 10Kg PET bag
- Optional transformation: Whole or Powdering
Key BENEFITS
- - Pesticides: Controlled with non-detectable pesticide residues.
- - Microbiology: Low microbial load, suitable for professional formulation requirements
Usages
Nutrition
Sourced from the UNESCO Kaffa Biosphere Reserve in southwestern Ethiopia, near the town of Bonga, this Ethiopian turmeric originates from fertile volcanic highlands within one of Africa’s most biodiverse forest ecosystems.
Cultivated through a network of micro-farming communities gathering up to 500 smallholder farmers, it reflects a socially rooted and environmentally respectful production model based on traditional agricultural practices and manual cultivation.
Harvested by hand, naturally processed and carefully dried, this turmeric preserves its botanical integrity while developing a naturally high curcuminoid content ranging from 6% to 8.5%, significantly above many conventional commercial grades.
Through SAHARÔME’s sourcing network, industrial buyers can access a traceable Ethiopian turmeric supply chain with the capacity to deliver professional volumes, from pilot batches to multi-ton commercial shipments for nutraceutical, food and botanical applications.
Ethiopia
UNESCO Biosphere Reserve – Kafa
