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Curcumin (Turmeric Extract)

ColoursE100CAS 458-37-7

A natural yellow colourant extracted from turmeric rhizome, widely used as a synthetic-colour replacement in "clean label" reformulation projects.

Physical state
Powder
Solubility
Insoluble in water; soluble in oils and alcohols, water-dispersible grades available
Odour
Faint characteristic odour
Typical usage level
0.001-0.02% of finished product weight
Regulatory overview

EU and US regulatory context

EU Context
Regulation
Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008; purity under Commission Regulation (EU) No 231/2012
E-number
E100
Status
Authorised food additive
Key standard
Confirm current Ph. Eur. / FCC monograph specification with the supplier.
US Context
FDA status
GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe)
CFR reference
Pending. Confirm exact citation before publishing to a client-facing document.
Common declaration
Curcumin
Notes
Pending
Functions & applications

Natural colourant

Technical functionWhat it does
yellow colouring, synthetic-colour replacementImparts natural yellow colour in place of synthetic dyes.

Recommended applications

Sauces & dressings
Natural colourant
Snacks
Natural colourant
Confectionery
Natural colourant
Dairy
Natural colourant
Specifications

Technical specification

AppearanceBright yellow-orange powder
ColourBright yellow-orange powder
OdourFaint characteristic odour
SolubilityInsoluble in water; soluble in oils and alcohols, water-dispersible grades available
MoisturePending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
AssayPending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
pHPending
Lead (heavy metals)Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Arsenic (heavy metals)Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Cadmium (heavy metals)Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Mercury (heavy metals)Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Total plate countPending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
SalmonellaPending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
E. coliPending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Yeast & mouldPending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Packaging25kg multiwall paper bags with PE liner, on ISPM-15 treated pallets
Shelf life24 months from production date, unopened
StorageStore in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight.

Values marked "Pending" require confirmation against the current supplier CoA before being issued to a client.

Compliance

Legal & compliance notes

Allergen status
Does not contain any of the 14 major EU allergens.
GMO status
Turmeric is not a commercially available GM crop; non-GMO by default.
Irradiation
Not irradiated.
Halal / Kosher
Typically available. Confirm certification with the specific supplier.
  • Critical QC checkpoints: Assay (total curcuminoids), Pesticide residue screen, Heavy metals.
Customs reference

Import classification data

CN code (8-digit)Pending
TARIC (10-digit)Pending
EU import dutyPending
Anti-dumping measureNone on file
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