Curcumin

Product Name: Curcumin
Catalog Number: ALPE-PPm002
Appearance: Yellow to Brown Yellow Fine Powder
Specification: 95% Curcumin
Origin of Plant: Curcuma Longa L.
Use Part: Root

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Description

Curcumin is a natural pigment that is the main active ingredient in the rhizome of Curcuma longa L. It has a wide range of potential health benefits and is recognized and used in many different forms around the world. For example, in India it is used in curries, in Japan it is added to tea, in China it is used as a coloring agent, and in the U.S., in addition to capsule and powdered forms, it is used as a preservative and coloring agent in mustards, cheeses, butter, and French fries.

Specification

Item	Specification
Organoleptic
Organizational form	Uniform powder, soft, no caking
Color	Yellow to brown yellow
Taste and smell	Characteristic
Impurity	No visible exogenous impurities
Fineness	100% pass 80 mesh
Physical and chemical index
Curcumin	≥ 95%
Ash	≤ 5%
Loss on drying	≤ 5%
Solubility	100% soluble in water
Heavy metals
Mercury (Hg)	≤ 1 ppm
Arsenic (As)	≤ 2 ppm
Lead (Pb)	≤ 2 ppm
Microbiological tests
Total plate count	≤ 1000 CFU/g
Total yeast & mold	≤ 100 CFU/g
E. Coli	Negative
Salmonella	Negative
Listeria monocytogenes	Negative
Storage	Cool, ventilate and dry

Main Functions

Curcumin has a bright yellow color with strong coloring power, heat stability, safety and non-toxicity. It can be widely used as a coloring agent in foodstuffs such as pastries, candies, beverages, ice cream, colored wines and so on.
Curcumin is a natural anti-inflammatory compound known to inhibit many of the molecules that play a major role in the inflammatory response. It has been shown to help relieve the painful symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
Curcumin has potential anti-cancer properties. Epidemiologic evidence suggests that people who consume high doses of curcumin in their diets have lower rates of several common cancers, including breast, colorectal, and prostate cancers.

Related Products

We also have a wide range of curcumin products available, including water-soluble curcumin powder (10%-30%), water-soluble or oil-soluble curcumin liquid (5%-10%), turmeric oleoresin (5%-35%), turmeric powder (food grade), feed-specific curcumin (10%), turmeric oil (99%), tetrahydrocurcumin (98%).

Choose Alfa Chemistry

As a leading supplier of natural plant products, Alfa Chemistry always adheres to the concept of creating healthy life and strictly controls the quality of products. We offer 100% natural plant pigments to give your products the color you want. If you are looking for curcumin, please contact us and we can provide customized services for your specific needs.

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