Curcumin is a bright yellow chemical produced by Curcuma longa plants. It is the principal curcuminoid of turmeric (Curcuma longa), a member of the ginger family, Zingiberaceae. It is sold as an herbal supplement, cosmetics ingredient, food flavoring, and food coloring.
Chemically, curcumin 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 in keto form in water.
- Botanic Source: Curcuma longa L.
- E Number: E100
Product Name | Specification | Application |
Turmeric Extract | Curcumin 95% | Functional Foods Functional Beverages Dietary Supplements Herbal blends Tablets/Capsules |
Curcumin 95% USP | ||
Water-soluble curcumin 10% | ||
Tetrahydro curcumin |
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