Visited Miller Stores recently and was genuinely impressed with their approach to food quality and purity. They have an excellent range of cold-pressed oils, spices, pulses and health foods. What makes Miller different is their sourcing of Raw materials.Rather than focusing only on how food is grown, they look for naturally rich regions where the soil and climate contribute to exceptional quality. For example, their Lakadong turmeric from Meghalaya is known for its high curcumin content. Their processing methods are equally impressive, with products such as sulphur-free coconut oil, sulphur-free jaggery and non-silffonated sugar. What I loved most was how knowledgeable and passionate the staff are. They don't just sell products; they explain the origin, quality and processing methods, helping customers understand what they are buying. It's refreshing to find a store that focuses on thoughtful sourcing, In-store processing and food purity with high hygiene. A great place for anyone who genuinely cares about the quality of what they consume. Highly recommended!
lakadong turmeric powder
Grown in the fertile soils of Meghalaya, Miller Stores’ Super Turmeric Powder boasts a curcumin level of 8+%, making ...
Product description
Grown in the fertile soils of Meghalaya, Miller Stores’ Super Turmeric Powder boasts a curcumin level of 8+%, making it exceptionally potent. Its bright golden color and earthy aroma lend anti-inflammatory and antioxidant benefits. Incorporate into curries, golden milk, or turmeric lattes for a health-packed punch.
- 100% natural ingredients
- No preservatives or additives
- Lab tested for every batch
- Ethically sourced from farmers
Lakadong Turmeric Powder — Single Origin, High Curcumin
Lakadong turmeric from the Jaintia Hills of Meghalaya, milled to order. Lakadong is the variety prized for its unusually high curcumin content and deep orange-red colour — noticeably darker and more pungent than ordinary yellow turmeric.
How we make it
Whole dried Lakadong rhizome is cleaned, sorted and milled at the counter. Turmeric is dense and oily, so it is milled slowly to avoid heating the powder, which would drive off the volatile oils that carry its aroma. Nothing is pre-ground and warehoused.
What goes in, what stays out
One ingredient: Lakadong turmeric rhizome. No metanil yellow, no lead chromate — the two dyes used to brighten poor turmeric, both hazardous — no chalk, no starch, no rice flour. Random batches are screened and the reports published.
How to use it
- Everyday curries, dals and sabzis
- Golden milk and haldi doodh, where curcumin content matters
- Marinades for fish and chicken
- Pickling
- Any dish where you want colour and earthiness rather than just yellow
How to store it
Opaque, airtight, cool and dark. Turmeric stains, so use a dedicated container. Holds well for four to six months; the colour lasts longer than the aroma. Never refrigerate. For how this compares with chilli and coriander powder, and what the published research says about why ground spice fades faster than whole, see our shelf-life guide for ground spices.
What it is called
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Hindi | Haldi |
| Tamil | Manjal |
| Telugu | Pasupu |
| Malayalam | Manjal |
| Kannada | Arishina |
Where to buy it
Milled to order at our Kondapur and Serilingampally stores in Hyderabad, or shipped across India. Browse the rest of our Freshly Milled Spices range, or see Kashmiri chilli powder and green coriander powder. If you want the background, read how to spot adulterated chilli, turmeric and coriander at home.
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FAQs
What is Lakadong turmeric and why is it sought after?
Lakadong is a turmeric variety grown in the Jaintia Hills of Meghalaya, known for a curcumin content well above ordinary commercial turmeric and for its deep orange-red colour. It is grown in limited quantity, which is why it costs more.
How do I check turmeric powder for adulteration at home?
Add a teaspoon to water with a few drops of dilute hydrochloric acid. Pure turmeric turns pink or violet and the colour disappears on further dilution. If the pink persists after diluting, metanil yellow is present. A drop of iodine turning the mixture blue-black indicates added starch.
Why is your turmeric darker than the one I usually buy?
Lakadong is naturally a deeper orange-red than common yellow turmeric varieties. Pale turmeric that has been brightened with dye looks vivid yellow rather than deep orange. Colour here comes from the variety, not from a bottle.
Do you publish the curcumin percentage?
We publish the batch test reports on our lab reports page, and curcumin is among the parameters tested. Because it is a crop it varies between harvests, so we report the batch figure rather than quote a single fixed number.
Does turmeric powder lose potency over time?
The aroma and volatile oils fade within a few months; the colour lasts considerably longer. So an old turmeric still looks fine and tastes of much less, which is the argument for buying smaller quantities more often.
Does Lakadong Turmeric Powder expire, and how would I know?
It does not become unsafe so much as it goes flat. Rub a pinch between your fingers and smell it: fresh powder releases aroma at once. If you have to work at it, the volatile oils have gone and it is time to replace it, however good the colour still looks.
Should I keep Lakadong Turmeric Powder in glass or plastic?
Either, as long as it is airtight and opaque. Light does more damage than the container material. A steel dabba or a tinted jar in a cupboard beats a clear glass jar on the shelf above the hob every time.
Can I keep Lakadong Turmeric Powder in the fridge?
Better not. Taking a cold jar in and out of a warm kitchen condenses moisture inside it, and damp powder cakes and can grow mould. A cool, dark cupboard is the right place.
What makes Lakadong Turmeric Powder different from a supermarket packet?
Timing, mostly. A packet was ground in a factory months earlier and has been sitting since. Ours is milled to order from whole spice you can look at first, so the aromatic oils are still in the powder, and nothing is added at any point - no colour, no starch, no anti-caking agent.
Is Lakadong Turmeric Powder freshly ground, or ground in advance and stored?
Milled to order. Whole spice is kept in store and ground when you buy it or when your order is packed. We do not hold ground stock, which is the whole reason the shop has a mill in the customer area.
What customers say about lakadong turmeric powder
★★★★★ 5.0 from 2 Google reviews at our stores
The color itself shocked me-deep, rich yellow, not dull like supermarket turmeric.It is LAKADONG turmeric from Meghalaya with 9% cur cumin.When I started adding it to dal, the aroma spread instantly.The taste is warm,not bitter.I also started mixing it with warm water at night, and within days I could feel the difference in my body-less inflammation and better sleep.This turmeric feels medicinal, not just a spice.
