Turmeric oleoresin is a yellow-orange
Essential Oil extracted from the rhizome of turmeric (Curcuma longa L.). Its main components include curcumin, demethoxycurcumin, dedimethoxycurcumin, p-α-dimethylbenzylethanol, 1-methyl-4-acetyl-1-cyclohexane, turmeric ketone, α-phellandrene, sabinene, gingerol, zingiberone, eucalyptol, caprylic acid, etc. These components together constitute the main body of the pigment and aroma of turmeric oleoresin.
Extraction method and properties
Turmeric oleoresin is extracted and concentrated from the rhizome of turmeric. It is usually a brown-red viscous paste with a unique spicy flavor of turmeric. Its properties include yellow-orange to reddish-brown viscous paste liquid with a special aroma.
Uses
Turmeric oleoresin is widely used for
Food Coloring and seasoning. It can be used as a food colorant and can be safely used for coloring general foods, but cannot be used for coloring foods with established standards unless the added pigments are permitted by such standards. In addition, turmeric oleoresin can also be used in fast-moving consumer foods and convenience foods such as meat, agricultural products, aquatic products, pickles, and candied products.
Chemical composition and safety
The main components of turmeric oleoresin include curcuminoids, volatile oils, etc. Its chemical composition is complex and contains a variety of compounds with different functions, which together give turmeric oleoresin its unique aroma and color. Turmeric oleoresin can be safely used for food coloring under the current GMP dosage conditions.
Chinese name: Turmeric oleoresin
English name: Turmeric Oleoresin
CAS: 8024-37-1
Purity specification: 99%
Product category: Natural plant essential oil
Product Categories : Raw Health Products > Plant Extract
