Natural Pigment Turmeric/Curcumin
CAS No.: 458-37-7
Density: 1.307 g/cm³
Molecular Weight: 368.380
Molecular Formula: C21H20O6
HS Code: 29329990
- Property:
Plant Source: The dried rhizome of turmeric in the ginger family
Appearance: Orange-yellow crystalline powder
Melting Point:183 ℃
Solubility: Insoluble in water and ether, soluble in ethanol and glacial acetic acid, acid condition solution light yellow, alkaline reddish-brown.
- Specification:
E1% 1cm16-e1% 1cm300 water dispersible powder and liquid products;
E1% 1cm10 – E1% 1cm100 oil soluble / dispersible liquid.
- Shelf Life:
12Months
- Storage Condition :
Store sealed in a cool, dry place away from light.
- Uses
Used in flour products, frozen drinks, candy, baked food, condiments, pickled vegetables, drinks, wine preparation, puffed food and other fields
Curcumin has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, lipid-regulating, antiviral, anti-infection, anti-tumor, anti-coagulation, anti-liver fibrosis, anti-atherosclerosis and other pharmacological activities, with low toxicity and small adverse reactions. Curcumin is currently one of the world’s largest selling natural food colors. Curcumin also has chemoprophylactic properties, and curcumin has extensive preventive properties against disease.