What is Turmeric extract (Curcumin powder)?
Turmeric extract (Curcumin powder) is a bright yellow chemical produced by some plants. It is the principal curcuminoid of turmeric, which is a member of the ginger family. It can dissolve in ethanol and alkaline solutions and has good heat stability. Curcumin is widely used in pharmaceutical, cakes, candy, pickles, canned foods and other products.
Chemically, it is a diarylheptanoid, belonging to the group of curcuminoids, which are natural phenols responsible for turmeric’s yellow color. It is a tautomeric compound existing in enolic form in organic solvents and as a keto form in water.
What is Turmeric?
Turmeric is a rhizomatous herbaceous perennial plant of the ginger family, Zingiberaceae. It is native to southern Asia, requiring temperatures between 20 and 30 °C and a considerable amount of annual rainfall to thrive. Plants are gathered annually for their rhizomes and propagated from some of those rhizomes in the following season.
When not used fresh, the rhizomes are boiled for about 30–45 minutes and then dried in hot ovens, after which they are ground into a deep-orange-yellow powder commonly used as a spice in Bangladeshi cuisine, Indian cuisine, Pakistani cuisine and curries, for dyeing, and to impart color to mustard condiments. One active ingredient is curcumin, which has a distinctly earthy, slightly bitter, slightly hot peppery flavor and a mustardy smell.
Turmeric root extract (Curcumin powder) benefits
- Improves blood circulation; helps prevent blood clots and treating amenorrhea.
- Lipid-lowering, anti-inflammatory, balances cholesterol, anti-tumor and detoxification.
- Contains antioxidants, which protect cells against damage caused by free radicals.
- The effect on lowering blood pressure, treating diabetes and protecting the liver.
- Relieves joint pain.
- Promotes skin health.
Specification
Turmeric root extract powder
| Analysis Item | Specification |
| Total Curcuminoids (HPLC) | 80% – 95% |
| Appearance | Orange Fine Powder |
| Odor | Characteristic |
| Taste | Characteristic |
| Particle Size | 100% Pass 60 Mesh |
| Solubility | Slightly soluble in alcohol, soluble in acetone and in glacial acetic acid |
| Loss on Drying | ≤2.0% |
| Ash | ≤1.0% |
| Compacted Density | 0.5-0.9 g/ml |
| Loose Bulk Density | 0.3-0.5 g/ml |
| Heavy Metals | ≤10 ppm |
| As | ≤2 ppm |
| Pb | ≤2 ppm |
| Hg | ≤0.5ppm |
| Cd | ≤1 ppm |
| Total Plate Count | ≤1,000 cfu/g |
| Yeast and Mold | ≤100 cfu/g |
| E.Coli | Negative |
| Salmonella | Negative |
Water-Soluble Curcumin 10%
Food Grade Turmeric Powder
Feed Grade Curcumin Powder 1%, 10%
Shelf Life
2 Years
Storage
Store in tightly sealed containers in cool and dry place, away from moisture, light, oxygen.
Packing
- Packed in paper-drums and two plastic-bags inside. N.W:25kgs .I.D.35×H51cm.
- 1Kg/Bag, aluminum foil bag vacuum packing.
- Sample, double sealed water plastic bags inside with the aluminum bag outside.
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