Rhizome Oleoresin Extract
CURCUMA LONGA
SPECIFICATION
Product name Curcumin powder
Color and appearance orange red free flowing powder
Odor and taste Characteristic - turmeric like
Bulk density 0.526
Curcuminoids content Approx 95%
Moisture content Negligible
Heavy metals Not detected
Volatile oil content 1.1%
Residual solvent Acetone - 20 ppm
Solubility in water Insoluble
Solubility in acetone Completely soluble
Total plate count 1000 maximum
Salmonella Negative
E coli Negative
Packing 25 Kgs HDPE drums with outer carton packing
Storage Keep in cool and inert atmosphere, away from moisture
Shelf life Stable under inert conditions
Uses Best anti-inflammatory agent; reported to be a potent cancer
inhibitor and cholesterol reducer
Molecular formula I C21H20O6
II C20H13O5
III C19 H16 04
Molecular weight I 368.39
II 338.39
III - 308.39