Turmeric is a bright yellow powder made by dry grinding of mature turmeric root. The use of turmeric for coloring and flavoring food, for cosmetic purposes and for medicinal properties dates back to the ancient Vedic culture of India. Used in almost all Indian curries, this spice has almost no calories (1 tablespoon = 24 calories) and zero cholesterol. It is rich in dietary fiber, iron, potassium, magnesium and vitamin B6.
Nowadays curcumin salts are also available, which are water soluble and thus increase the range of products in which curcumin can be used.
Turmeric root extract are widely used in foods and cosmetics. Applications include canned beverages, baked products, dairy products, ice cream, yoghurts, yellow cakes, biscuits, popcorn-colour, sweets, cake icings, cereals, sauces etc.
Product Name:Curcuma Longa Extract / Tumeric Root Extract
Latin Name：Curcuma longa L.
CAS No.:458-37-7
Plant Part Used:Root
Assay:Curcumin 98.0% by HPLC
Colour: Brown yellow fine powder with characteristic odor and taste
GMO Status:GMO Free
Packing: in 25kgs fiber drums
Storage:Keep container unopened in cool, dry place,Keep away from strong light
Shelf Life:24 months from date of production
Function:
-Antioxidant properties
-Anti-inflammatory activity
-Anti-thrombotic activity
-Prevention and treatment of cancer
-Anti-carcinogenic activity
-Anti-viral, antimicrobial and antiparasitic activitie
-Bioprotective and chemopreventive activities
Apppication:
-As medicines’ raw materials for anti-inflammatory and regulating menstruation, it is mainly used in pharmaceutical field;
-As products for regulating menstruation, it is mainly used in health product industry;
-As pigments, food additives of seasoning, it is mainly used in cosmetic industry.
