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Curcumin is a naturally occurring active ingredient extracted from the rhizome of turmeric. 95% curcumin typically refers to a highly concentrated, purified product. Its core benefits include antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and metabolic-regulating effects, and it is widely used in the food and dietary supplement industries.
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- Commodity name: Curcumin 95%
Curcumin is a naturally occurring active ingredient extracted from the rhizome of turmeric. 95% curcumin typically refers to a highly concentrated, purified product. Its core benefits include antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and metabolic-regulating effects, and it is widely used in the food and dietary supplement industries.
I. Basic Product Information
Project
Content
Product Name
Curcumin
English name
Turmeric Extract – Curcumin 95%
CAS NO.
458-37-7
Source
The rhizome of Curcuma longa L., a plant belonging to the genus Curcuma in the family Zingiberaceae.
Active ingredient
Curcumin
Product Specifications
95%
Detection method
HPLC
Product characteristics
Orange-yellow powder
Solubility
Easily soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol and propylene glycol, slightly soluble in water.
II. Product Introduction
1. Source
Turmeric Extract—95% Curcumin—is refined from the rhizomes of Curcuma longa L., a plant belonging to the Zingiberaceae family. The production process involves several steps: selecting high-quality raw materials, washing and slicing them, performing three rounds of extraction, concentrating the extract, purifying it, spray-drying it into powder, and then sieving and sterilizing the final product. Through this scientifically optimized extraction and purification process, the structure and efficacy of the active ingredients are preserved to the greatest extent possible. Turmeric originates from India and Southeast Asia, and in China, it is mainly distributed in regions such as Yunnan, Sichuan, Guangxi, and Guangdong, where the raw materials boast excellent quality.
2. Core Efficacy and Applications
(1) The field of food additives
As a natural yellow pigment, curcumin extracted from turmeric can be used in the food processing industry to provide natural orange-yellow coloring for seasonings, baked goods, beverages, meat products, and other foods, thereby meeting consumers’ demand for natural and safe food additives.
(2) The health supplement sector
Curcumin, the active compound found in turmeric extract, possesses potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. It can inhibit the production of inflammatory cytokines in the body, scavenge free radicals, and protect cells from damage. At the same time, it offers certain protective benefits for cardiovascular and liver health. Based on these properties, curcumin can be used as an ingredient in the production of dietary supplements designed to help regulate blood lipids, protect the liver, and reduce inflammation—such as capsules, tablets, and softgels.
(3) Cosmetics field
Thanks to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, turmeric extract—95% curcumin—can be added to skincare products to help soothe skin inflammation, improve redness and sensitivity, and protect the skin from free-radical damage, thereby delaying skin aging. It is suitable for a variety of cosmetic formulations, including lotions, creams, serums, and face masks.
(4) Research Field
As a biochemical reagent, it can be used in studies on the anti-inflammatory mechanisms associated with curcumin, antioxidant mechanisms, pharmacological effects, and other related research areas, thereby providing support for fundamental research in fields such as pharmaceutical sciences, food science, and cosmetic science.
III. Technical Specifications and Testing Standards
Testing items
Testing standards
Test results
Detection method
Specifications
≥95.0%
95.2%
HPLC
Characteristics
Orange-yellow powder
Orange-yellow powder
Visual inspection
Smell
Unusual odor
Unusual odor
Sensory evaluation
Granularity
99% passes through an 80-mesh sieve.
99% passes through an 80-mesh sieve.
Sift
Heavy metals
≤20 ppm
<20 ppm
AAS
Lead
≤2 ppm
<2 ppm
AAS
Arsenic
≤2 ppm
<2 ppm
AAS
Moisture
≤3.0%
1.95%
Constant-temperature drying method
Ash content
≤1.0%
0.10%
High-temperature incineration method
Total colony count
≤1000 CFU/g
80 CFU/g
Plate Count Method
Mold yeast
≤100 CFU/g
20 CFU/g
Plate Count Method
Escherichia coli
Not detectable
Not detectable
Selective medium method
Salmonella
Not detectable
Not detectable
Selective enrichment method
IV. Packaging and Storage
1. Packaging specifications
● Small packaging: Sterile aluminum foil pouch (lined with a double-layer polyethylene bag)
● Large packaging: 25 kg cardboard drum (lined with double-layer polyethylene bags, drum lid sealed);
● Export packaging: Can be packaged according to requirements.
2. Storage conditions
● Storage conditions: Store in a sealed, cool, and dry place (temperature ≤25℃, relative humidity ≤60%), and avoid direct sunlight, high temperatures, and humidity.
● Shelf life: 24 months when stored under appropriate conditions and the package remains unopened.
● Transportation precautions: Handle with care and avoid crushing or damage; during transportation, protect from sunlight and moisture.
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