Description:
Turmeric is botanically known as Curcuma longa and belongs to Zingiberaceae family. Oleoresin of Turmeric with 35% of curcumin content is obtained in the course of solvent extraction method from gingers and dried root stocks of Turmeric. Solvents used are ethyl alcohol, oils and organic solvents. Main constituent of this oleoresin is curcumin while
Common Use:
Turmeric Oleoresin 35% Curcumin is extensivelyused in coloring and flavoring agent for fast foods, jams, canned food etc. Itis basically used for culinary purposes. It consists of 35% of curcuminoids and55% of volatile oil content. • Turmeric Oleoresin 35% Curcumin consists ofnumerous pharmacological and anti- inflammatory agent. It is believed to haveanti- parasitic properties. The formulation of Turmeric products provides deepskin penetration and is essential for inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis andleukotrienes synthesis.
History:
Turmeric oleoresin is known as curcuma, ukon, kunyit, rame, rennet, kondin, goeratji and kakoenji. Turmeric oleoresin is dark reddish yellow in color and has spicy herbaceous odor with mild woody and earthy fragrant. It is soluble in oil and insoluble in water.
Caution:
Avoid contact with skin and eyes.