EU organic certified.
Four of our spices carry the EU organic seal - audited annually by Ecocert Deutschland GmbH (DE-ÖKO-005), from cultivation to packing at origin in Jaffna.
SINGLE-ORIGIN · DIRECT FROM SRI LANKA
Turmeric Powder from Sri Lanka - Single Origin
4,95 €
- 100% pure turmeric (Curcuma longa)
- Cryogenically ground for maximum quality
- Rich in natural curcumin
- Aflatoxin-free, GMO-free, gluten-free - lab tested
- Fairly and directly sourced from Sri Lanka
- In stock · ships within 24 hrs on business days
- Free shipping from 30 € within Germany
- 14-day right of return
- No added flavourings · no anti-caking agents
Fast delivery · DPD or DHL
Description
Turmeric Powder from Sri Lanka - finely ground turmeric root (Curcuma longa) from northern Sri Lanka, with an intense yellow-orange colour and a milder taste than roasted curry turmeric. Unlike our EU organic counterpart, this variety is just as single-origin from the traditional growing areas of our partner families in Jaffna. Perfect for all applications in which the intense yellow colour and the earthy, fresh taste take centre stage, without organic certification being strictly necessary.
Flavour profile & taste
Mild and earthy with warm, spicy, slightly bitter notes and a subtly sweet, peppery depth. Turmeric from Jaffna is noticeably more aromatic than industrial imports from India - the slow ripening in a tropical climate and the gentle drying preserve the essential oils. The intense yellow-orange colour is the hallmark of high-quality turmeric.
Origin
Our turmeric comes from Jaffna, the northernmost district of Sri Lanka. Here, the turmeric root (Curcuma longa) grows in the fields of our partner families in a tropical climate. The farmers harvest the rhizomes by hand at optimum ripeness, wash them thoroughly, boil them briefly, dry them gently and then mechanically grind them into a fine powder.
Use
Turmeric powder is one of the most versatile spice ingredients in the world - here are the most important uses:
- Classic curry: 1-2 tsp in chicken, lentil or vegetable curry for the typical yellow-orange colour
- Golden milk (turmeric latte): 1 tsp with warm milk, ginger, honey and a pinch of black pepper
- Rice dishes: ½ tsp in the rice water for golden-yellow rice - a classic with curry dishes
- Smoothies: ½ tsp in smoothie bowls with banana, ginger and mango - a sunny yellow shade
- Dressings & marinades: ¼ tsp in salad dressings or marinades for chicken, tofu and vegetables
Dosage: ½-1 tsp per portion. Turmeric colours intensely - better to start with a measured amount and season further to taste. Caution: turmeric stains hands, wooden boards and textiles heavily - if in doubt, work with gloves.
Tip from Sri Lankan cooking: always briefly sweat turmeric in oil before adding the other ingredients - this releases the fat-soluble flavour compounds. A pinch of black pepper traditionally rounds off the flavour profile.
Quality
- 100% Sri Lanka turmeric (Curcuma longa) - single-origin from Jaffna
- Gentle drying - no industrial hot-air drying
- Gentle mechanical milling - no heat applied, essential oils are retained
- Hand-harvested and packed as a single variety in Sri Lanka - no mixing with goods of other origins
- Straight from our smallholder families in Jaffna - no anonymous wholesale
Ingredients & nutrition
Ingredients: Turmeric (Curcuma longa), ground (100%).
Origin: Jaffna, Sri Lanka.
Allergens: none.
Recipes
Classic golden milk (turmeric latte)
Makes 2 cups, preparation time: 8 minutes
Ingredients
- 500 ml plant-based drink (oat, almond or coconut)
- 1 tsp Turmeric Powder from Sri Lanka
- 1 cm fresh ginger, grated
- 1 pinch of black pepper
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 pinch of cinnamon
Method
- Pour the plant-based drink into a small saucepan and stir in the turmeric, ginger, pepper and cinnamon
- Warm over a medium heat, stirring - do not boil!
- Leave to infuse for 2 minutes, then strain through a sieve into cups
- Sweeten with honey and dust with cocoa if you like
Note: The pinch of black pepper is a traditional part of Sri Lankan golden milk - black pepper harmoniously complements the flavour profile of turmeric.
Responsibility & production
Responsible food business operator:
MrCOLOMBO
Owner: Janathan Rajakumar
Rheinstr. 32
64283 Darmstadt
From the field into your kitchen
Straight from our fields in Sri Lanka
OUR PROMISE
Quality without compromise.
Four quality standards we consistently uphold. So you know what ends up in your kitchen.
FSSC 22000-certified packing.
Our packing partner facility in Sri Lanka is FSSC 22000-certified - an internationally recognised standard for food safety across all processing in the country of origin.
Direct from our smallholder families.
No middlemen. We buy directly from our smallholder families in Jaffna and the central region of Sri Lanka - through local partner cooperatives on site.
Single origin.
Every spice from one defined region of Sri Lanka - 100 % single-variety, never blended with other origins.
Where our spice really grows.
Our spices come directly from smallholder partner families in Sri Lanka. The plants grow under the tropical sun in mineral-rich soils - cultivated the traditional way, harvested by hand and dried single-variety.
We know our partners personally. What arrives with us has a story - from cultivation in Sri Lanka to the shelf in Darmstadt.
Sri Lankan highlands
Traditional cultivation
Direct from Sri Lanka
How our spice comes to be.
Cultivation, processing and packing happen in Sri Lanka. We bring the fully packed goods to Darmstadt and send them to you.
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In the fields of Jaffna
On the fields in Jaffna in the north of Sri Lanka, the turmeric root (Curcuma longa) grows in the tropical climate. Our partner families harvest the rhizomes by hand at optimum ripeness, wash them and boil them briefly before drying.
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Processing in Sri Lanka
At our partner facility in Sri Lanka, the roots are gently dried and then ground into a fine powder without added heat - so the essential oils are preserved. Sealed and finally packed on site.
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Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions about Turmeric Powder from Sri Lanka - Single Origin
Everything worth knowing about origin, use and the difference from the organic version.
Both are single-origin from Jaffna. The main difference: this variety is not EU organic certified (DE-ÖKO-005), the organic counterpart is. Comparable in taste and quality. If certified organic quality matters to you, choose our Organic Turmeric Powder.
Turmeric from Jaffna grows in a tropical climate on nutrient-rich soils. Slow ripening and gentle drying result in a higher essential oil content and a more complex aroma than industrial imports from India produced in large central mills.
½-1 tsp per serving. For a classic curry (4 people): 1-2 tsp. For golden milk (2 cups): 1 tsp. Better to start with a measured amount - turmeric colours intensely and has a bitter aftertaste if overdosed.
The 5 kg bulk pack is for B2B customers - food service, catering, restaurants, food manufacturers. For private customers, the 100 g or 250 g size is usually the better fit. If you are interested in larger B2B quantities, contact us at office@mrculombo.com.
Yes - turmeric stains hands, wooden boards, textiles and some plastics an intense yellow-orange. When working with larger quantities, use disposable gloves and a cutting mat. On textiles, rinse immediately with cold water.
A pinch of black pepper in turmeric dishes is an old Sri Lankan tradition. In terms of flavour, the pungent pepper harmoniously complements the earthy, bitter character of turmeric - hence the classic combination in golden milk, curries and rice dishes.
The best-before date (BBD) is always printed on the label on the back of the packaging - that is where you will find the binding date for your batch. For the full flavour, it is best to store turmeric powder in a cool, dry place away from light in the resealable original packaging.
The best-before date is always printed on the label on the back of the pack - that is where the binding value for your batch is stated. For full aroma, store the spices cool, dry and protected from light in the original packaging.
Shipped on business days within 24 h from our warehouse in Darmstadt by DPD or DHL - depending on capacity. Delivery time Germany: 2-4 business days.
We buy directly from the smallholder families of Sri Lanka, organised through local partner cooperatives. Packing takes place in the country of origin, Sri Lanka, not in Europe. Packing at origin keeps the value where the spices grow and makes for a shorter, transparent chain. At MrCOLOMBO there is no anonymous supply chain.
Four of our classics (organic turmeric powder, organic moringa powder, organic lemongrass powder and organic lemongrass cut) are certified under EU Organic Regulation (EU) 2018/848 (DE-ÖKO-005, Ecocert Deutschland GmbH). Not every variety is organic certified; the labelling and details on the respective product page are authoritative.
14-day right of withdrawal, no ifs or buts (German Civil Code, BGB §355). Unopened packaging receives a full refund. In the event of quality defects we send a free replacement or refund the purchase price.
