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Precision-Sourced
Lakadong Turmeric
for Global Distributors

Single-Origin. GI-Tagged. Export-Documented.

GI-tagged Lakadong Turmeric from the Jaintia Hills of Meghalaya. Target curcumin range 6.8–12% by HPLC. Independent batch testing on every export lot. Full export documentation. FOB Mundra Port or Kolkata Port. For ingredient distributors, importers, and brokers worldwide.

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Lakadong Turmeric
Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya · India
Curcumin (HPLC) 6.8–12%
GI Registration No. 741
Form Powder · Whole Finger
MOQ 25 kg
Shipping FOB Mundra Port / Kolkata Port
HPLC-Verified Specifications
GI-Tagged Origin
Independent Batch Testing
FOB Mundra Port · Kolkata Port · Global Shipping
The Product

One product. One origin.
Complete supply chain transparency.

Lakadong Turmeric rhizomes from Jaintia Hills Meghalaya, high curcumin turmeric for export, GI-tagged
Lakadong Turmeric. Whole finger forms.
Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya

Lakadong Turmeric

The world's highest naturally occurring curcumin turmeric variety. GI-tagged. Grown at 600–1,500 m elevation in iron-rich laterite soil, with no synthetic inputs and a single annual harvest. The variety used as the reference standard in clinical curcumin research.

  • Curcumin content typically 6.8–12% by HPLC, against 2–3% in standard Indian turmeric
  • GI Registration No. 741, restricted to East and West Jaintia Hills districts
  • Available as fine powder (60 mesh) and whole finger
  • Packed in 25 kg HDPE-lined fibre drums for export

Target Specifications: Every Order

Typical batch range. Each shipment ships with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis from an NABL-accredited third-party laboratory.

Parameter Specification
Curcumin Content (HPLC)6.8% – 12.0%
Moisture Content≤ 10%
Particle Size100% pass through 60 Mesh
Volatile Oil≥ 3.5 ml / 100g
Total Ash≤ 8%
Acid-Insoluble Ash≤ 1.5%
Lead< 0.1 ppm
Arsenic< 0.1 ppm
Pesticide ResidueEU MRL Compliant
Aflatoxin (Total B1+B2+G1+G2)< 4 ppb
MicrobiologicalUSP / EP Standards
FormFine Powder (60 Mesh) / Whole Finger
Packaging25 kg HDPE-lined Fibre Drums
MOQ25 kg

Specifications represent typical batch-tested ranges, not contractual minimums unless specifically agreed. Sample COA available on enquiry.

Why Jaintia Hills, Why Lakadong

The variety, the region,
and the public-record data behind both.

Jaintia Hills Meghalaya, Lakadong Turmeric growing region, northeast India
Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya. Lakadong growing region.

Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya

Lakadong turmeric is grown exclusively in the Jaintia Hills of Meghalaya in northeast India. The specific soil chemistry, rainfall pattern, and elevation of this region produce the highest naturally occurring curcumin concentration in turmeric found anywhere. The variety takes its name from Lakadong village, where cultivation is concentrated.

  • RegionJaintia Hills, Meghalaya
  • Altitude600–1,500 m above sea level
  • SoilIron-rich laterite. Primary driver of elevated curcumin synthesis.
  • Annual Rainfall3,500–7,500 mm. No irrigation dependency.
  • CultivationTribal cooperative farming, no synthetic inputs
  • HarvestSingle annual crop, November–January
  • Curcumin Range6.8–12% by HPLC, vs 2–3% standard Indian turmeric

Origin Data

The agronomic conditions of the Jaintia Hills are the reason the curcumin numbers are what they are. Iron-rich laterite soil, monsoon-fed rainfall pattern, single annual harvest cycle, and traditional cultivation without synthetic inputs combine to produce a curcumin profile that no other turmeric variety can replicate.

GI 741 REGISTERED
Geographical Indication
Lakadong Turmeric. Origin protected under Indian law.
  • GI Tag No.741
  • Registered30 March 2024
  • Authorised RegionEast & West Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya
  • Registered ProprietorLakadong Turmeric Cooperative Union Ltd, Jowai
  • Issuing AuthorityGeographical Indications Registry, Govt. of India
  • Journal ReferenceJournal No. 185, Part 1
Public record. Published via the Geographical Indications Registry, Chennai under the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999.

Geographical Indication Protected

Lakadong Turmeric holds a registered Geographical Indication (GI) tag under the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999. It is the only Indian turmeric variety with origin protection. The GI tag legally restricts the "Lakadong" name to turmeric grown within the Jaintia Hills region. Selling turmeric grown elsewhere as "Lakadong" is an infringement under the Act.

Origin to Port

Origin and Export Ports

Jaintia Hills to Mundra Port (Gujarat) or Kolkata Port.

India map showing Lakadong Turmeric origin in Jaintia Hills Meghalaya and export ports Mundra Gujarat and Kolkata West Bengal

Jaintia Hills to Mundra Port, Gujarat (western gateway) or Kolkata Port, West Bengal (eastern gateway).

Origin data sourced from APEDA published research and the Geographical Indications Registry of India.

Supply Chain

How our supply chain works.

The merchant export model, made transparent. Two operational nodes: one at origin, one coordinating logistics.

Node A · Origin Cluster
Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya
Northeast India · Sourcing & QA
  • Direct sourcing relationships with vetted processing partners within the GI-demarcated region
  • On-site batch inspections conducted at the origin cluster before goods are released for transit
  • Pre-dispatch sampling for independent NABL-accredited laboratory testing
  • Origin verification: raw material confirmed as Jaintia Hills Lakadong, not substitute variety
Direct transit · no intermediate storage
Node B · Operational HQ
Ajmer, Rajasthan
Northwest India · Logistics & Export
  • Export documentation managed end-to-end: COA, phytosanitary, certificate of origin, bill of lading
  • Logistics via Mundra Port, Gujarat and Kolkata Port, West Bengal. Buyer specifies preferred port.
  • CIF pricing quoted within 24 hours of enquiry. LCL available for sub-container orders.
  • Single point of accountability from confirmed order to warehouse delivery at destination
Shipment journey: origin to delivery
Origin Sourcing
Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya
On-Site Inspection
Batch verified at origin cluster
NABL Lab Test
Independent third-party COA
Export Documentation
Ajmer HQ, full paperwork
Port Dispatch
Mundra Port or Kolkata Port
Your Warehouse
Destination delivery
Manufacturing & Facility Standards

What we require of any partner facility

The non-negotiable criteria a processing partner must meet before we route an order through their facility.

Food Safety Licensing Active FSSAI license, with food safety management system in place at the facility level.
Origin Compliance Verified raw material sourcing from East or West Jaintia Hills, in line with GI Tag No. 741 territorial restriction.
Processing Standards HACCP-aligned processing, documented hygiene controls, and segregated handling between raw and finished material.
Independent Testing Access Willingness to release export lots for independent third-party testing at an NABL-accredited laboratory before dispatch.
Documentation Discipline Batch numbering, traceable lot records, and full cooperation with phytosanitary, certificate-of-origin, and export-clearance documentation.
Audit Transparency Facility documentation and audit reports available to qualified buyers under NDA on request.
Documentation Package

What accompanies every shipment
to your warehouse.

Certificate of Analysis (batch-specific, NABL-accredited laboratory)
Phytosanitary Certificate (issued per shipment)
Certificate of Origin
Commercial Invoice
Packing List
Export Compliance Documentation
Bill of Lading

Sample target specification sheet sent immediately upon enquiry. Sample manufacturer partner COA shared with qualified buyers prior to order confirmation. An NABL-accredited independent laboratory tests every export lot before dispatch. FOB pricing available for Mundra Port, Gujarat and Kolkata Port, West Bengal. Specify your preferred port of loading when enquiring.

About

About Arka Veda Source

Arka Veda Source focuses on one product. Most Indian suppliers cannot tell you which valley their turmeric came from, what curcumin range to expect, or what documentation will accompany the shipment. We can, because we work only with Lakadong Turmeric from the Jaintia Hills.

We source exclusively from Meghalaya's GI-tagged Lakadong growing region. One product. One origin. Full supply chain visibility.

Sourcing and on-site batch inspections happen at the origin cluster in Meghalaya. Export coordination, documentation, and logistics are handled from Ajmer, Rajasthan, with access to both Mundra Port, Gujarat and Kolkata Port, West Bengal. Product moves directly from origin to port with no intermediate storage.

The founder, Dushyant, handles every buyer relationship directly. No account managers, no handoffs. Responses within hours.

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FAQ

Common questions from buyers

Lakadong Turmeric is a specific variety grown exclusively in the Jaintia Hills of Meghalaya, northeast India. It is the highest curcumin turmeric variety in the world, with typical curcumin content of 6.8–12% by HPLC, compared to 2–3% in standard Indian turmeric. It holds GI Registration No. 741, restricting the Lakadong name to turmeric grown within the Jaintia Hills region.

Lakadong Turmeric contains 6.8–12% curcumin by HPLC (High Performance Liquid Chromatography). This is 3–4 times higher than standard Indian turmeric, which typically contains 2–3% curcumin. Every export lot is tested at an NABL-accredited third-party laboratory before dispatch.

Lakadong contains 6.8-12% curcumin versus 2-3% in standard Indian turmeric. That is 3 to 4 times the potency. It is the only Indian turmeric variety with a Geographical Indication (GI) tag, meaning its origin is legally protected and verified. Standard Indian turmeric has no origin protection and no guaranteed curcumin floor.

Grown exclusively in the Jaintia Hills of Meghalaya, northeast India. The region's iron-rich laterite soil, annual rainfall of 3,500–7,500 mm, and elevation of 600–1,500 metres produce the curcumin concentration the variety is known for. Cultivation is by tribal cooperative farming with no synthetic inputs and a single annual harvest between November and January.

Lakadong Turmeric holds GI Registration No. 741, issued by the Geographical Indications Registry of India. Publicly declared 30 March 2024, Journal No. 185, Part 1. Registered proprietor: Lakadong Turmeric Cooperative Union Limited, Jowai. The GI tag restricts the Lakadong name to turmeric from East and West Jaintia Hills districts only.

Curcumin content is tested using HPLC (High Performance Liquid Chromatography) at an NABL-accredited third-party laboratory on every export lot before dispatch. The Certificate of Analysis accompanies every shipment.

MOQ is 25 kg. That is one standard HDPE-lined fibre drum. This allows importers and distributors to run a trial shipment before committing to larger volumes. Both LCL (less than container load) and FCL (full container load) shipments are available.

FOB Mundra Port, Gujarat for buyers in the Americas, Europe, and Middle East. FOB Kolkata Port, West Bengal for buyers in Southeast Asia, East Africa, and Asia-Pacific. CIF quotes available on request. Lead time is typically 2–3 weeks from order confirmation to FOB.

Every shipment includes: Certificate of Analysis (batch-specific, NABL-accredited lab), Phytosanitary Certificate, Certificate of Origin, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Export Compliance Documentation, and Bill of Lading. Sample specification sheet and COA are available before order confirmation for qualified buyers.

Yes. Target specification sheet is sent immediately on enquiry. Sample COA is shared with buyers before order confirmation. Send an enquiry via the form below or contact us at dushyant@arkavedasource.com or WhatsApp +91 77372 46730.

The iron-rich laterite soil of Jaintia Hills is the primary driver. Iron availability promotes curcuminoid biosynthesis in the turmeric rhizome. Combined with high annual rainfall (3,500-7,500 mm), elevation (600-1,500 m), and a single annual harvest with no synthetic inputs, these conditions produce curcumin levels no other turmeric-growing region has replicated consistently.

Yes. Arka Veda Source supplies ingredient importers, distributors, ingredient brokers, and contract formulators directly. The founder manages every buyer relationship personally. No intermediaries. FOB pricing, COA, and specification sheet provided within 24 hours of enquiry.

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We supply ingredient importers, distributors, and brokers. MOQ 25 kg. Buyers receive target specifications, sample COA, and FOB pricing for Mundra Port or Kolkata Port within 24 hours.

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