Alleppey Finger Turmeric is the original genuine high curcumin turmeric, as it has curcumin percentages of 5%. With its deep orange color, this type is surprisingly flavorful. Plus, (as mentioned earlier) it contains high levels of curcumin, which is a substance with powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Recently, science has started to back up what Indians have known for a long time — turmeric really does contain compounds with medicinal properties. Along with being an excellent flavoring and coloring spice, turmeric is also known in Ayurvedic medicine as an antiseptic.