India, Meghalaya exports Lakadong turmeric and ginger powder to UK and Netherlands

Published 2021년 6월 24일

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Meghalaya's Agriculture Minister, Banteidor Lyngdoh, announced the export of Lakadong turmeric and ginger powder to the Netherlands and the United Kingdom for the first time. The high-value turmeric, known for its high curcumin content, was sourced from the West Jaintia Hills district, while the ginger powder was obtained from Ri-Bhoi districts. The export was made possible through a trial initiated by the state government following consumer demand in these countries. The shipment, consisting of around 420 kg of Lakadong turmeric and 20 kg of ginger powder, was expected to begin in 2020 but was delayed due to the pandemic.

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The Agriculture Minister of Meghalaya, Banteidor Lyngdoh said that for the first time, high value Lakadong turmeric and Ginger powder were transported to the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. Also read : 10 Highly Nutritious Roots and Tuber Vegetables in India The variety of Lakadong turmeric originates from the area of Lakadong, of the West Jaintia Hills district. It is considered to be one of the best varieties of turmeric in the whole world and that too with a curcumin content of about 6.8% to 7.5%. The high-quality ginger powder is acquired from villages in the Ri-Bhoi districts. Banteidor said about 150 kg of Lakadong turmeric and around 150 kg ginger powder were transported to the Netherlands and about 210 kg of Lakadong turmeric & 5 kg of ginger powder are leap for the United Kingdom. When the Corona Virus war started in India Amul company has introduced the Haldi milk to counter the attack of… He also said that the export of Lakadong turmeric & Ginger powder is a part of ...

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