Curcumin Curcuminoids USP Grade
Specification
95% Curcuminoids (70% Curcumin）by HPLC, USP Grade
Introduction
Curcumin ( CAS No. 458-37-7, Chemical formula: C21H20O6) 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.
Curcumin ( CAS No. 458-37-7, Chemical formula: C21H20O6) is a diarylheptanoid, belonging to the group of curcuminoids, which are phenolic pigments responsible for the yellow color of turmeric.
Application
Curcumin can be used as medicines' raw materials mainly used in pharmaceutical field; Curcumin can be used as products for regulating menstruation, it is mainly used in health product industry;
Curcumin can be used as pigments, food additives of seasoning, it is mainly used in cosmetic industry.
The most common applications are as an ingredient in dietary supplement, in cosmetics, as flavoring for foods, such as turmeric-flavored beverages in South and Southeast Asia, and as coloring for foods, such as curry powders, mustards, butters, cheeses. As a food additive for orange-yellow coloring in prepared foods,
Curcumin has pure natural, strong coloring , good heat-resistance and good solubility. It is widely used in cakes, candy, canned foods, pickles, beverages, condiments, fried foods, etc.
Certificate of Analysis For Reference
| Product Name: | Turmeric Extract | Latin Name: | Curcuma Longa L. | |||
| Batch Number: | 20210404 | Used Part: | Rhizome | |||
| Batch Quantity: | 500KG | Analysis Date: | April 7, 2021 | |||
| Manufacture Date: | April 4, 2021 | Certificate Date: | April 7, 2021 | |||
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ITEM |
SPECIFICATION |
RESULTS |
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| Description: Appearance Odor Particle size Extract Solvents Extract Ratio |
Yellow to Orange Powder Characteristic 90% pass 80 mesh sieve Ethanol & Ethyl acetate 35-40:1 |
Conforms Conforms Conforms Conforms Conforms |
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| Assay: Curcuminoids Curcumin Desmethoxycurcumin Bisdesmethoxycurcumin |
≥95% by HPLC ≥70% by HPLC |
95.15% 71.99% 17.31% 5.85% |
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| Physical: Solubility Loss on Drying Total Ash Bulk Density |
Good solubility in Ethanol ≤5% ≤1% 30-50g/100ml |
Conforms 0.20% 0.34% 38g/100ml |
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| Chemical: Arsenic (As) Lead (Pb) Cadmium (Cd) Mercury (Hg) Heavy Metals Pesticide Residue |
≤2ppm ≤5ppm ≤1ppm ≤0.1ppm ≤10ppm Conform to EU regulation |
<0.2ppm <0.2ppm 0.02ppm 0.02ppm Conforms Conforms |
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| Microbial: Total Plate Count Yeast & Mold E.Coli Salmonella Staphylococcus |
≤1000cfu/g Max ≤100cfu/g Max Negative Negative Negative |
Conforms 20cfu/g Conforms Conforms Conforms |
Conclusion Conform to specification USP standard
Storage Store in cool & dry place. Keep away from strong light and heat.
Shelf life 2 years when properly stored.
