Advances in Life Sciences
Year : 2016, Volume : 5, Issue : 8
First page : ( 3174) Last page : ( 3178)
Print ISSN : 2278-3849. Online ISSN : 2278-4705.

Hermetic Storage of Turmeric Rhizomes

Alice J., Sujeetha R.P., Moses J.A., Loganathan M., Meenatchi R.

Department of Primary Processing, Storage and Handling Indian Institute of Crop Processing Technology (IICPT), Thanjavur-613 005

Online published on 15 December, 2016.

Abstract

India is the largest producer, consumer and exporter of turmeric in the world. Indian turmeric is rich in curcumin content; providing its characteristic aroma and colour. Major export destinations include: UAE, Japan, Iran and UK. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Tamil Nadu contribute to over 70% of total turmeric production in India. Regions in and around Erode district contribute to significant portion of the total turmeric produced in Tamil Nadu (and has been considered as the study location). Turmeric is usually harvested between the months of January-March, while stored turmeric fingers are available throughout the year. The edible potion of the turmeric plant is the rhizome. The objective of this work was to address the issue of pest infestation during storage of turmeric rhizomes. The work presents a hermetic storage concept with exceptionally good results, suggesting the scope for using air-tight systems for bulk-level storage of turmeric rhizomes (and possibly other Indian spices).

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Keywords

Hermetic Storage, Turmeric Rhizomes.

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