INTRODUCTION
Curcumin is a bright yellow chemical produced by plants of the Curcuma longa species. 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 phenolic pigments responsible for the yellow color of turmeric.
| Synonyms | 1,7-Bis-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-1,6-heptadiene-3,5-dione Turmeric yellow Diferuloylmethane |
| CAS no. | 458-37-7 |
| EINECS no. | 207-280-5 |
| Molecular formula | C21H20O6 |
| Molecular weight | 368.39 |
| Structure |  |
Applications
Widely used in food, dishes, cakes, candy, canned drinks, cosmetics & medicine coloring.
Some Health Benefits:
| Turmeric contains bioactive compounds with powerful medicinal properties |
| Curcumin is a natural anti-inflammatory compound |
| Dramatically increases the anti-oxidant capacity of the body |
| Boosts brain derived neurotrophic factor, linked to improved brain function and a lower risk of brain diseases |
| Curcumin should lower the risk of heart disease |
| Curcumin can help prevent (and perhaps even treat) cancer |
| Curcumin may be useful in preventing and treating Alzheimer’s disease |
| Arthritis patients respond very well to curcumin supplements |
| Curcumin has incredible benefits against depression |
| Curcumin may help delay aging and fight age related chronic diseases |
| Grades available |
|---|
| 1. Curcumin 95% |
| 2. Curcumin 95% Solvent Free |
| 3. Curcumin 95% Ethanolic Extract |
| 4. Curcumin Water Dispersible 10% & 20% |
SPECIFICATIONS
| Test | Test Method | Specification |
|---|---|---|
| Physicochemical Tests | ||
| Botanical name | – | Curcuma longa |
| Plant part used | – | Rhizome |
| Herb ratio | – | 25:1 |
| Description | Visual | Orange yellow coloured powder |
| Loss on drying at 105°C | USP<731> | NMT 2.0% w/w |
| Assay | ||
| Curcuminoids content | by HPLC | NLT 95% w/w |
| Total Heavy metals | USP<231> | NMT 10 ppm |
| Arsenic | ICP-MS | NMT 1.0 ppm |
| Lead | ICP-MS | NMT 3.0 ppm |
| Mercury | ICP-MS | NMT 0.1 ppm |
| Cadmium | ICP-MS | NMT 1.0 ppm |
| Microbiological analysis | ||
| Total plate count | USP<2021> | NMT 1000 Cfu/gm |
| Yeast & Mould | USP<2021> | NMT 100 Cfu/gm |
| Salmonella | USP<2022> | Absent |
| Escherichia coli | USP<2022> | Absent |
| Staphylococcus aureus | USP<2022> | Absent |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | USP<2022> | Absent |
STORAGE
Store in a cool, dry, well – ventilated warehouse. Stay away from fire and heat. Prevent direct sunlight.
PACKING
25 kg drum.
DMF status
Available US-DMF filed with US FDA.
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