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Pure Turmeric Extract: Potent Curcumin, Better Absorption?

If you work in nutraceuticals or clean-label colorants, you’ve probably noticed how quickly interest in pure turmeric extract has accelerated. To be honest, I didn’t expect beverages to be the breakout category, but here we are—ready-to-drink shots and gummies are stealing shelf space. Hongri Spice’s Turmeric extract & Curcumin, produced in Xingtai, Hebei, keeps popping up in project briefs because it’s consistent, well-tested, and the service model is refreshingly pragmatic.

What it is (and why it keeps winning)

Curcumin is the principal curcuminoid in turmeric (Curcuma longa, Zingiberaceae). It’s used as a natural color (E100 in the EU), a cosmetics pigment, and a dietary supplement ingredient. The real trend isn’t just “turmeric,” but high-assay pure turmeric extract with predictable dispersibility and low residual solvents. Brands are asking for better bioavailability formats (micellar, complexed), yet still insisting on clean-label extraction—usually food-grade ethanol and water. Sensible.

Core product specs (real-world values)

Product	Turmeric extract & Curcumin
Curcuminoids (HPLC)	≈ 95% (typical 94.5–95.5%)
Appearance / Color strength	Bright yellow–orange powder; E100 color value high (batch data available)
Particle size	80–200 mesh (customizable)
Solvent residues	Meets USP <467> (ethanol/water extraction)
Heavy metals / Microbiological	ICP-MS per USP/EP; USP <61>/<62> compliant
Shelf life (service life)	24–36 months in cool, dry storage, light-protected
Certifications	ISO 22000/HACCP; COA with HPLC chromatograms
CAS	458-37-7 (Curcumin)

Process flow and quality controls

Materials: dried Curcuma longa rhizomes, vetted for identity and pesticide residues. Methods: washing → slicing → ethanol/water extraction → filtration → concentration → crystallization → drying → milling → sieving. Testing: HPLC for curcuminoids; USP <467> residual solvents; ICP-MS heavy metals; microbial per USP <61>/<62>; moisture by Karl Fischer; color strength benchmarking (E100). Batches originate from No. 268 Xianghe Street, Economic Development Zone of Xingtai city, Hebei 054001, China.

Application scenarios

Nutraceuticals: capsules, gummies, stick packs (many customers say flowability has been steady).
Functional beverages: emulsified or dispersible formats; stability data on request.
Cosmetics: creams, masks, soaps where natural yellow tone is desired.
Foods: snacks, bakery, sauces; natural coloring where E100 applies.
Pet supplements: cautious dosing; formulation teams appreciate the mesh options.

Note: This ingredient is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Usage must follow local regulations.

Vendor snapshot (what buyers actually compare)

Criteria	Hongri Spice	Vendor B	Trader C
Curcuminoids (HPLC)	95% ±0.5%	90–95%	Label 95%, variable
Certifications	ISO 22000/HACCP	HACCP only	Unknown
Customization	Mesh, assay, dispersible grade	Limited	Minimal
Lead time	7–15 days	15–25 days	Uncertain
Traceability	Batch-level COA + chromatograms	COA only	Variable
Price index	$$ (value-focused)	$$$	$ but higher risk

Customization options

Assay from 10%–95% curcuminoids; 80–200 mesh; ethanol-only extraction on request; water-dispersible grades for beverages; granulation for better flow; private-label COA formatting. Honestly, the mesh flexibility saves formulators time.

Field notes and mini case studies

Beverage brand (EU): switched to pure turmeric extract dispersible grade; 8-week ambient stability showed ΔE color shift < 2.0 and no visible ring—pleasant surprise, given real-world shipping.
Capsule line (US): 95% curcuminoids at 250 mg/capsule; HPLC assay 95.2% on intake, 94.8% at 6 months (25°C/60% RH). Production OEE improved after moving to 120-mesh. Cost-to-potency dropped about 12%.

Industries adopting fast: nutraceuticals, functional beverages, sports nutrition, personal care, and natural-color confectionery. It seems that steady documentation (HPLC traces, microbial data) matters as much as price now.

Sourcing checkpoint: ask for batch COA, HPLC chromatogram, and a statement on USP <467> compliance. If you need samples or a spec tweak, the team in Hebei is responsive.

Citations

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