What is Lakadong Turmeric and Why is it Different from Regular Turmeric?
Not All Turmeric is the Same.
Walk into any supermarket and
you will find dozens of turmeric
powders on the shelf.
Same golden color. Same fine powder.
Same "natural" claims on the label.
But here is what most brands
will never tell you —
The variety of turmeric matters
more than anything else.
And Lakadong Turmeric from
Meghalaya, Northeast India
is in a category of its own.
What is Lakadong Turmeric?
Lakadong Turmeric is a specific
variety of turmeric native to the
Lakadong region of West Jaintia
Hills, Meghalaya — a small,
pristine district in Northeast India.
Unlike the common turmeric varieties
grown across India and sold in most
markets — Lakadong grows exclusively
in this specific geographical region.
The unique combination of:
? High altitude — 900 to 1,800
metres above sea level
? Rich organic soil
? Heavy annual rainfall
? Cool mountain climate
? Traditional farming methods
Creates a turmeric that is
naturally richer in curcumin —
the active compound that gives
turmeric its powerful properties —
than virtually any other variety
found in the world.
What Makes Lakadong Different
from Regular Turmeric?
Most common turmeric varieties
available in the market contain
2 to 4% curcumin naturally.
Lakadong Turmeric is naturally
known for its significantly higher
curcumin content — making it
one of the most potent naturally
occurring turmeric varieties
available anywhere in the world.
And here is the most important
thing to understand —
This higher curcumin content
is completely natural.
Not boosted. Not artificially enhanced.
Not processed to increase numbers.
Just nature doing what it does
in the unique soil and climate
of West Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya.
Farmers have attempted to grow
Lakadong rhizomes in other regions
of India — and the curcumin content
drops dramatically every single time.
The land itself is the secret.
India's GI Tagged Turmeric
In March 2024, Lakadong Turmeric
received its Geographical Indication
Tag from the Government of India —
GI Number 741.
This means:
The name "Lakadong Turmeric" is
legally protected and can only be
used for turmeric authentically
grown in the Lakadong region of
West Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya.
Just like Darjeeling Tea can only
come from Darjeeling — authentic
Lakadong Turmeric can only come
from its native Meghalaya home.
This GI Tag is your guarantee
of authenticity when sourcing
Lakadong Turmeric for your
brand or personal wellness.
The Women Farmers Behind
Every Gram of Lakadong
Behind every grain of authentic
Lakadong Turmeric is a remarkable
community of women farmers in
Mulieh Village and surrounding
areas of West Jaintia Hills.
Led by Padma Shri awardee
Trinity Saioo — a former school
teacher who turned to farming
and inspired over 1,000 women
farmers across 96 villages to
cultivate Lakadong Turmeric
using traditional, organic methods.
No synthetic pesticides.
No chemical fertilizers.
No artificial inputs of any kind.
Just skilled hands, traditional
knowledge and a deep connection
to land that their families have
farmed for generations.
When you choose authentic
Lakadong Turmeric — you are
not just choosing better quality.
You are supporting one of India's
most inspiring farming communities.
How Lakadong Turmeric is Processed
Traditional processing is what
preserves Lakadong Turmeric's
natural properties.
The rhizomes are:
? Hand harvested carefully
? Washed by hand
? Sun dried naturally
? Never boiled — boiling
destroys natural potency
? Hand sliced and ground
? Processed minimally to
preserve everything nature put in
The result is a deep golden powder
with a rich, earthy aroma —
noticeably different from the
pale, odourless turmeric powder
most people are used to.
Your nose knows the difference.
Your body will feel it.
Who Uses Lakadong Turmeric?
Lakadong Turmeric is chosen by:
Health and Wellness Brands
who need genuine high-curcumin
turmeric for their formulations
and refuse to compromise on
ingredient quality.
Nutraceutical Companies
who require authentic Indian
turmeric with verifiable origin
and consistent curcumin profile.
Ayurvedic Practitioners
who understand the difference
between turmeric varieties and
insist on the most potent
naturally occurring option.
Health Conscious Individuals
and families who read every
label carefully and want to
know exactly where their
turmeric comes from.
Fitness and Nutrition Brands
whose customers demand real
natural ingredients they can
actually feel working.
Fresh is Always Best.
But When That's Not Possible —
In an ideal world, you would
grind fresh Lakadong turmeric
rhizomes at home every morning.
The freshness. The aroma.
The potency at its absolute peak.
That is nature's first choice.
Always.
But for millions of people
across the world where fresh
Lakadong rhizomes are simply
not available —
Pure, carefully processed
Lakadong Turmeric Powder is
nature's most honest next step.
Processed to preserve.
Not to compromise.
Nothing added. Nothing lost.
Everything nature put in —
delivered to you as honestly
as possible.
How to Use Lakadong Turmeric Powder
Golden Milk — India's
Most Ancient Wellness Ritual:
Add half teaspoon to warm milk
with honey and a pinch of black
pepper. Consumed daily across
India for thousands of years.
Morning Wellness Drink:
Mix with warm water, honey
and fresh lemon. Simple daily
ritual your body will thank you for.
Daily Cooking:
Add to curries, dals, soups
and rice dishes exactly as
Indian families have always done.
Smoothies and Health Drinks:
Add one teaspoon to any smoothie
for a natural wellness boost
without artificial supplements.
For Health Brands:
Use in supplement capsule
formulations, superfood blends,
functional food and beverage
products and Ayurvedic formulations.
Source Lakadong Turmeric
the Right Way
Not all Lakadong Turmeric
available in the market is
authentically sourced.
Following the GI Tag grant,
Meghalaya officials issued
a strong warning against illegal
marketing of turmeric falsely
labelled as Lakadong from
locations outside the specified
geographical region.
When sourcing Lakadong Turmeric
for your brand or personal use —
always ask for:
? Origin documentation
? Farm or cooperative sourcing details
? Certificate of Analysis
? Confirmation of West Jaintia Hills
Meghalaya origin
At Teragreen Commex, we source
Lakadong Turmeric directly from
Mulieh Village, West Jaintia Hills —
the authentic home of this
remarkable variety — with full
transparency and honest documentation.
Because your brand and your
health deserve nothing less
than the real thing.
Ready to Experience
the Lakadong Difference?
Whether you are a health brand
looking for genuine high-curcumin
turmeric for your formulations —
or a conscious individual ready
to upgrade your daily wellness ritual —
We would love to send you a sample.
Experience the difference yourself.
Your nose and your body
will tell you everything
you need to know.
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