TUMERIC OLEORESIN 8.5% CURCUMIN WATER SOLUBLE

Turmeric oleoresin is used in flavors to impart a warm, earthy, and slightly bitter taste, alongside its bright yellow-orange color. This potent extract is a natural alternative to artificial colorants and flavors in a variety of products including sauces, snacks, baked goods, beverages, and meat dishes. Its applications leverage the natural compounds, including curcuminoids, that provide its distinct characteristics. Turmeric oleoresin is used in food primarily as a natural coloring agent and flavoring ingredient. It provides an orange-yellow to reddish-brown color and contributes earthy, musky notes to various foods, including cheeses, sauces, margarine, baked goods, and spice blends. Beyond its sensory properties, turmeric oleoresin contains beneficial bioactive compounds with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, which are also sought after by consumers looking for natural alternatives to synthetic additives. FDA PART 182 -- SUBSTANCES GENERALLY RECOGNIZED AS SAFE Subpart A--General Provisions Sec. 182.20 Essential oils, oleoresins (solvent-free), and natural extractives (including distillates). FDA PART 73 -- LISTING OF COLOR ADDITIVES EXEMPT FROM CERTIFICATION Subpart A--Foods Sec. 73.615 Turmeric oleoresin.