Description
Curcumin Powder is a high-purity natural colorant extracted from turmeric rhizomes (Curcuma longa). Through advanced extraction and purification processes, it is obtained as an orange-yellow crystalline powder with excellent coloring properties and stability. As a primary bioactive compound in turmeric, it offers both vibrant color and potential wellness benefits, making it suitable for food, beverage, and health products.
Characteristics
Curcumin is known for its strong tinting strength, bright yellow hue, and good heat resistance. It is lipophilic and soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol, propylene glycol, and acetic acid, as well as in alkaline aqueous solutions. It exhibits low solubility in neutral or acidic water. The product is stable under common food processing conditions and is suitable for a variety of applications where a stable yellow color is desired.
Applications
Curcumin Powder is widely used as a natural yellow colorant and functional ingredient in:
- Confectionery (gummies, hard candies, coatings)
- Beverages (soft drinks, juices, functional drinks)
- Dairy products and alternatives (yogurt, ice cream, plant-based milks)
- Bakery and snacks (cakes, cookies, crackers, fillings)
- Sauces, dressings, and seasonings
- Dietary supplements and health products
- Cosmetics and personal care formulations
Its non-toxic, plant-based origin and bright coloring performance make it a preferred choice for clean-label and naturally positioned products.
Specification
| Test Item | Specification | Result | Method Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| IDENTIFICATION | |||
| Appearance | Orange-yellow to brownish-yellow crystalline powder | Complies | Visual |
| Identification (HPLC) | The retention time of the major peak corresponds to that of the Reference Standard | Complies | USP <621> |
| ASSAY | |||
| Curcuminoid Content (on dried basis) | ≥ 95.0% | 96.8% | HPLC |
| PHYSICOCHEMICAL PROPERTIES | |||
| Loss on Drying | ≤ 5.0% | 3.2% | USP <731> |
| Residue on Ignition | ≤ 1.0% | 0.5% | USP <281> |
| IMPURITIES | |||
| Heavy Metals (as Pb) | ≤ 10 mg/kg | < 10 mg/kg | USP <232> ICP-MS |
| Lead (Pb) | ≤ 2 mg/kg | < 0.5 mg/kg | USP <232> ICP-MS |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤ 1 mg/kg | < 0.3 mg/kg | USP <232> ICP-MS |
| Cadmium (Cd) | ≤ 1 mg/kg | < 0.1 mg/kg | USP <232> ICP-MS |
| Mercury (Hg) | ≤ 1 mg/kg | < 0.1 mg/kg | USP <232> ICP-MS |
| MICROBIOLOGICAL QUALITY | |||
| Total Aerobic Microbial Count | ≤ 10³ CFU/g | 120 CFU/g | USP <61> |
| Total Combined Yeast and Molds | ≤ 10² CFU/g | < 10 CFU/g | USP <61> |
| Escherichia coli | Absent in 1g | Absent | USP <62> |
| Salmonella spp. | Absent in 10g | Absent | USP <62> |
FAQ
1, What kinds of certificates can you offer?
Foodchem is an ISO2008 9001 certified company, as for Curcumin, we can offer HACCP, KOSHER, HALAL Certificates, etc.
2, Is Foodchem a manufacturer or just a trading company?
Foodchem is both a manufacturer and trading company, we are Curcumin Supplier, at the same time, we are a manufacturer of other products.
3, What is the Min Order Quantity of Curcumin?
Different products have different MOQ, for Curcumin, the MOQ is 100kg.
4, What is the price of Curcumin?
Foodchem is a famous Curcumin supplier and manufacturer in China and has been corporate with many Curcumin suppliers for several years, we can provide you with cost-effective Curcumin.
5, How long shall we wait for your reply?
We can guarantee to reply your inquiries of Curcumin in less than 24 hours in working days.
6, What kinds of transportation types can you provide?
Our main transportation methods include air transportation, land transportation, and water transportation.
7, What kinds of payment terms can you accept?
The most commonly used payment terms are T/T, L/C, D/P, D/A, etc.
8, How long will I receive my good?
Foodchem has its own EDC warehouse in Shanghai when your purchase order has been confirmed, inventory products will deliver within 1 week, other products delivery in 2 weeks.
