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What is Lakadong Turmeric?
Lakadong Turmeric is a special variety of turmeric from a place called ‘Lakadong’, in Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya. Lakadong Turmeric is known for its medicinal qualities, as the Curcumin content in Lakadong Turmeric is between 7-12.32% (last tested in 2020), which is one of the highest, as against 2-3% in most varieties of turmeric.
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It has medicinal properties that make it much better than ordinary turmeric found in the market. It contains more curcumin than any other turmeric varieties, which is highly beneficial. It is made using organically grown turmeric without extensive processing to help preserve the active compounds and immunity-boosting properties. Use it in your everyday cooking for savory as well as sweet dishes and enjoy long term benefits.
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What is Lakadong Ker?
Ker (pronounced as Care) is a word denoted from the Khasi language which means "Protect". Hence, Lakadong Ker will protect your body from all unwanted bodily ailments. It is the first blend that was created using our famous Lakadong turmeric with the purpose of it being golden milk from Meghalaya.
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Lakadong Ker from Zizira is exactly what you need to boost your immune system and protect your body from infections and ailments. This ready-made spice combo pack contains all-natural ingredients – Lakadong turmeric, cinnamon, ginger, black pepper, long pepper, and black cardamom. The high level of curcumin along with other active compounds in this spice blends online, make it a health drink that you just cannot miss. Add it to your milk or smoothies and enjoy the many benefits it has to offer.
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What Are the Ingredients in Lakadong Ker?
This blend is a combination of amazing ingredients that are directly and traditionally sourced from our farmers. It consists of our very own Lakadong turmeric, Ginger, Cinnamon, Black cardamom, Long pepper, and Black pepper.
Lakadong Turmeric- Lakadong Turmeric is a special variety of turmeric from a place called ‘Lakadong’, in Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya. It is known for its medicinal qualities as the Curcumin content in it is between 7 to 9%, which is one of the highest, as against 2 to 3% in most varieties of turmeric. Curcumin in it is responsible for its bright yellowish-orange colour along with its incredible medicinal properties. This component also determines its value. So, the higher the curcumin level the higher the value.
Ginger- Ginger is one of the healthiest spices in the world. Renowned for its taste elevating properties and is a must-have in Asian cooking. It is loaded with essential nutrients and bioactive components that have powerful benefits for the body. People have been using ginger for cooking as well as medicines since ancient times. The unique fragrance and flavour of this spice come from its natural oils, gingerol. Gingerol is the main bioactive compound that is responsible for many of its medicinal properties. It provides powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects and is a popular home remedy for nausea, stomach disorders, and various other health issues.
Cinnamon- It is a very versatile spice and is well-known for its uses in sweet and savoury foods. It has a sweet woody fragrance which is used in every Indian household. It has a high content of essential oil known as cinnamaldehyde which contributes to its antimicrobial, antifungal, and antiviral properties. Another component, eugenol is responsible for its antiseptic and pain killer effects.
Black Cardamom- It is the bigger version of the green cardamoms and is commonly known as Badi elaichi or Kali elaichi. Because of its distinct smoky aroma and flavour, black cardamom is often used as a substitute for green cardamoms. The pods have a slightly minty aroma due to their volatile content and are often used as a mouth freshener. Every Indian household uses this spice to flavour biryanis and other Indian cuisines. Along with flavour, it has also been traditionally utilized to treat various ailments.
Black pepper- Known as the king of spice as it is widely loved and extensively used by people all over the world. Black pepper’s signature aroma emanates from the berries of the tropical Piper nigrum vine, one among the thousand species of the Piperaceae family. Black pepper is more than just a kitchen staple but is used medicinally in ancient medicines. It has active component piperine which does all the magic! It is responsible for all the health benefits that it provides and it works by supporting the gastrointestinal tract and the immune system.
Long pepper- Piper longum is a popular spice of Meghalaya. It is known as "Pippali" in Sanskrit and in our local language khasi, it is known as "Sohmarit khlaw". It is referred to as long pepper as the fruits are long and slender and look a little like dried green chillies as the spikes on its surface looks like a rough-skinned version of chilli peppers. This product is not only a native of Meghalaya, but it is also a solid insurance policy for the farmers of Meghalaya.
Our Long pepper is sourced directly from Pynursla, Meghalaya and it has a bitter, spicy, and warming taste which is perhaps due to the presence of volatile content such as piplatine, piperlonguminine, piperine and other unique chemical components. These phytoconstituents are responsible for producing distinctive aroma, flavour, and health benefits.
Note: The blend can form a slimy or sticky texture when it is mixed with a liquid.
What is Lakadong Gold?
Lakadong Gold got its name from its bright and beautiful golden colour. It was introduced as a tea blend and as a basic need for all those who favoured a healthy form of tea. The blend is a very basic one comprising of our very basic ingredients that are full of benefits.
- Lakadong Gold is the perfect turmeric blend for those looking for a healthy version of tea. Consisting of Lakadong turmeric, black pepper, and ginger, Lakadong Gold has medicinal qualities that make it an ideal health booster. It boosts your immunity and protects you from cold and cough. The bioactive ingredient in the spice combo helps with digestion when drank daily. Add a small amount of Lakadong Gold with your normal tea, or drink it with hot milk.
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What Are the Ingredients in Lakadong Gold?
This basic yet beneficial blend is a combination of amazing ingredients that are directly and traditionally sourced from our farmers. It consists of our very own Lakadong turmeric, Ginger, and Black pepper.
Lakadong Turmeric- Lakadong Turmeric is a special variety of turmeric from a place called ‘Lakadong’, in Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya. It is known for its medicinal qualities as the Curcumin content in it is between 7 to 9%, which is one of the highest, as against 2 to 3% in most varieties of turmeric. Curcumin in it is responsible for its bright yellowish-orange colour along with its incredible medicinal properties. This component also determines its valve. So, the higher the curcumin level the higher the value.
Ginger- Ginger is one of the healthiest spices in the world. Renowned for its taste elevating properties and is a must-have in Asian cooking. It is loaded with essential nutrients and bioactive components that have powerful benefits for the body. People have been using ginger for cooking as well as medicines since ancient times.
The unique fragrance and flavour of this spice come from its natural oils, gingerol. Gingerol is the main bioactive compound that is responsible for many of its medicinal properties. It provides powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects and is a popular home remedy for nausea, stomach disorders, and various other health issues.
Black pepper- Known as the king of spice as it is widely loved and extensively used by people all over the world. Black pepper’s signature aroma emanates from the berries of the tropical Piper nigrum vine, one among the thousand species of the Piperaceae family. Black pepper is more than just a kitchen staple but is used medicinally in ancient medicines. It has active component piperine which does all the magic! It is responsible for all the health benefits that it provides and also works by supporting the gastrointestinal tract and the immune system.
Note: The blend can form a slimy or sticky texture when it is mixed with a liquid.
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