| Basic Information | |
| Product name | Curcumin |
| Grade | Food grade |
| Appearance | Orange crystalline powder |
| Assay | 95% |
| Shelf life | 2 years |
| Packing | 25kg/drum |
| Characteristic | Stable, but may be light sensitive. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. |
| Condition | Sealed,and store in a cool(60-70F),dry area(35-62% relative humidity). Do not freeze, and keep away from direct light. |
Description
Curcumin has been widely used in the food industry as a common natural pigment for a long time. It is mainly used for the dyeing of canned food, sausage products and soy sauce products. The amount of curcumin used is determined by normal production needs. The product form of functional food with curcumin as the main component can be general food or some non-food forms, such as capsules, pills or tablets. For general food form, some yellow pigmented foods can be considered, such as cakes, sweets, beverages, etc.
Curcumin is a food additive approved by the Codex Alimentarius Commission of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO/WHO-1995). The newly promulgated "Standards for the Use of Food Additives" (GB2760-2011) stipulates that frozen drinks, cocoa products, chocolate and chocolate products and candies, gum-based candies, decorative candies, toppings and sweet sauces, batter, coating powder and frying powder , The maximum usage of curcumin in instant rice and noodle products, flavored syrup, compound seasoning, carbonated drinks and jelly is 0.15, 0.01, 0.7, 0.5, 0.3, 0.5, 0.5, 0.1, 0.01, 0.01 g/kg, respectively, margarine and its similar products, cooked nuts and seeds, fillings for grain products and puffed foods can be used in moderation according to production needs.
Function
1. Antioxidant effect: Curcumin is a powerful antioxidant that can neutralize free radicals and reduce the adverse effects of oxidative stress on health.
2. Anti-inflammatory effect: Curcumin has obvious anti-inflammatory properties, which can inhibit the release of inflammatory response and inflammatory mediators, and relieve inflammatory symptoms and discomfort.
3. Immunomodulation: Curcumin helps to regulate the function of the immune system, improve the body's immunity, enhance resistance, and reduce the risk of infection.
4. Digestive Support: Curcumin is widely used to promote digestive health. It can stimulate bile secretion, promote the metabolism of fat and cholesterol, and relieve indigestion and gastrointestinal problems.
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