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Oleoresin Curcumin
Description: Oleoresin Turmeric is obtained by solvent extraction of dried rhizomes of Curcuma longa L. (Family : Zingiberaceae) of Indian origin and subsequent repeated purification by crystallization followed by drying and fine grinding.

Organoleptic Characteristic: Bright yellow fine powder with no flavour reminiscent of turmeric.

Specifications:

Colour Value (1) : 8700 c.u. - 14000 c.u.
Curcumin (2) : 60% - 98%
Residual Solvent (3) : Below 30 ppm

Kosher: Certified by Star-K (USA).

Packing: HM/HDPE drums (open head) (20, 200 Kgs).

Storage:
Store preferably in full, tightly closed container in a cool, dry place protected from light.

1. EOA Method 271
2. ASTA Method 18.0
3. EOA Method 1-1D-3-1.

Product Properties
- All natural food colours are available in water soluble and water dispersible forms for use in water based products and applications.
- They can also be provided in powder form by plating in various carriers.
- Plant Lipids also provides all colours in spray dried forms for specialty applications.

What are Natural food colours?
Food applications contain both natural and synthetic colours. Natural colours come from vegetables and other naturally available sources and are safer and more receptive to the human metabolic system.
Read more about Natural Food colours at Wikipedia