Curcumin Colour

Curcumin is the principle pigment of turmeric, a spice that is obtained from the rhizomes of Curcuma longa. Obtained by extraction from the plant to produce an oleoresin which is then purified, cur cumin provides a bright, strong yellow shade.
It is an oil soluble pigment that is available in convenient water dispersible forms that are used in a wide range of foods
Curcumin is extremely heat stable and may generally be used in products throughout the acid pH range. Curcumin gives out a very intense colour with bright yellow appetence even at low doses.
Product Forms Available –

• Water Soluble Liquid and Powder – 5% to 10%
  
• Oil Soluble Liquid and Powder – 5% to 10%
  Recommended Dosage Level. Between 0.01% to 0.1% depending on the required colour shade.

Common Applications

• Cereals     
• Ice cream
• Icing     
• Salad dressing
• Chewing gum     
• Baked goods
• Yoghurt     
• Dairy products
• Fruit preps     
• Dry soup premix
• Confectionery     
• Seasonings
• Pickels     
• Mustard
• Margarine     
• Jam