Description

Name Curcumin
Content: *5%
CAS: *******7
Alias Turmeric yellow, Diferuloylmethane
Molecular weight **8.*7
Physical Properties Orange crystalline powder, melting point **3°. Insoluble in water and ether, soluble in ethanol and glacial acetic acid.
Uses: Curcumin is a chemical component extracted from the rhizomes of some plants in the family Gingeraceae and Araceae. Among them, turmeric contains about 3% to 6%, which is a diketone-containing pigment that is rare in the plant kingdom. Ketone compounds. Curcumin is an orange-yellow crystalline powder with a slightly bitter taste. Insoluble in water. In food production, it is mainly used for the coloring of products such as sausage products, canned foods, and sauce brine products.