Customization: | Available |
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CAS No.: | 458-37-7 |
Formula: | C21h20o6 |
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Function of Curcumin
Curcumin has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antiviral and antifungal actions. Studies have shown that curcumin is not toxic to humans. Curcumin exerts anti-inflammatory activity by inhibition of a number of different molecules that play an important role in inflammation. Turmeric is effective in reducing post-surgical inflammation. Turmeric helps to prevent atherosclerosis by reducing the formation of bloods clumps.
1. Curcumin mainly used in many foods as a coloring in mustard, cheese, beverages and cakes;
2. Curcumin used for dyspepsia, chronic anterior uveitis and Helicobacter pylori bacteria;
3. Curcumin used as a topical analgesic, and for colic, hepatitis, ringworm and chest pain.
4. With the function of improving blood circulation and treating amenorrhea;
5. With the function of lipid-lowering, anti-inflammatory, choleretic, anti-tumor and anti-oxidation;
6. Curcumin contains antioxidants, which protect cells against damage caused by free radicals;
7. Curcumin has the effect on lowering blood pressure, treating diabetes and protecting the liver;
Application of Curcumin
1. As products of health products, it is widely used in the field of health care products.
2. As pigments, food additives of seasoning, it is mainly used in cosmetic industry.
3. As medicines raw materials for anti-inflammatory and regulating menstruation, it is mainly used in pharmaceutical field.
ITEM | SPECIFICATION | STANDARD | |
Physical |
Appearance | Orange-yellow Powder | Visual |
Odor | Characteristic | Sensory | |
Taste | Characteristic | Sensory | |
Loss on drying | ≤2.0% | 2g/105ºC/5hrs | |
Residue on Ignition | ≤1.0% | 2g/800ºC/5hrs | |
Particle size | 95% pass 80 mesh | Sieve | |
Chemical | Heavy metals | ≤10ppm | Colorimetric method |
Arsenic(As) | ≤2ppm | Atomic Absorption | |
Cadmium(Cd) | ≤1ppm | Atomic Absorption | |
Lead(Pb) | ≤2ppm | Atomic Absorption | |
Mercury(Hg) | ≤0.5ppm | Atomic Absorption | |
Solvent residual | ≤5000ppm | GC | |
Assay | Total Curcuminoids | ≥95.0% | HPLC (USP-NF2021) |
Curcumin | 70%~80% | ||
Desmethoxy Curcumin | 15%~25% | ||
Bisdemethoxy Curcumin | 2.5%~6.5% | ||
Microbial | Total Plate count | ≤1000CFU/g | ChP |
Yeast & Mould | ≤100CFU/g | ChP | |
Escherichia Coli presence | Negative | ChP | |
Salmonella | Negative | ChP | |
Else | Packing | Pack in paper-drums and two food grade poly bags inside. Net weight: 25kg/drum | |
Storage condition | Store in a well closed place with constant low temperature and no direct sun light | ||
Shelf life | Three years when properly stored. |