Herbal Extracts

Turmeric Extract

Curcuma longa L. · Zingiberaceae

Curcuminoids 95% by HPLC

Purified from dried Curcuma longa rhizome and standardised to not less than 95% total curcuminoids by HPLC. An orange-yellow fine powder for capsules, tablets and dispersible formats.

Standardisation
Total curcuminoids NLT 95%
Assay method
HPLC
Plant part
Rhizome
Appearance
Orange-yellow fine powder
Shelf life
24–36 months
Origin
India

Also known as curcumin 95%, curcuminoids, Curcuma longa extract

Grades and standardisation

Specifying Turmeric Extract

Specify the assay method with the percentage. HPLC resolves curcumin, demethoxycurcumin and bisdemethoxycurcumin individually; a UV result on the same material reads higher and is not comparable.

Turmeric Extract grades, standardisation, assay method, form, typical use and availability
GradeStandardisationMethodFormTypical useAvailabilityAction
Curcuminoids 95% NLT 95% total curcuminoids HPLC Fine powder, NLT 95% through 80 mesh Capsules, tablets, dry blends Standard Request Curcuminoids 95%
Curcuminoids 95%, granulated NLT 95% on the granule HPLC Free-flowing granules Direct-compression tablets On request Request Curcuminoids 95%, granulated
Water-dispersible curcumin Declared on the matrix basis HPLC Powder or beadlet Beverages, shots, gummies On request Request Water-dispersible curcumin
Organic curcuminoids 95% NLT 95%, organic-certified rhizome HPLC Fine powder Certified organic lines On request Request Organic curcuminoids 95%
Ratio extract 10:1, 20:1 Native ratio, full spectrum Ratio Fine powder Traditional and full-spectrum formulas On request Request Ratio extract 10:1, 20:1

Standard grades are held and supplied routinely; grades on request are produced against a confirmed order. Other standardisations, mesh sizes and packs can be quoted to specification.

Turmeric Extract specification

Typical values for the curcuminoids 95% grade. The specification agreed for your order governs.

Turmeric Extract typical specification
Botanical sourceCurcuma longa L. (Zingiberaceae)
Plant partRhizome
IdentificationPositive against reference, HPLC
Total curcuminoidsNLT 95.0%, HPLC
Curcumin, of curcuminoidsTypically 70–80%
AppearanceOrange-yellow fine powder
Particle sizeNLT 95% through 80 mesh
Loss on dryingNMT 5.0% w/w
AshNMT 2.0% w/w
Bulk densityNLT 0.30 g/ml
SolubilityPractically insoluble in water
Shelf life24–36 months, sealed, cool and dry
Packaging25 kg HDPE drum with double PE liner
OriginIndia

Applications of Turmeric Extract

Dietary supplements · Functional food and beverage · Personal care

  • Capsules and tablets

    Curcuminoids 95%; granulated grade for direct compression

  • Joint and mobility formulas

    95% powder, often with Boswellia and piperine

  • Beverages and shots

    Water-dispersible grade

  • Gummies and chews

    Water-dispersible grade

  • Skin care and nutricosmetics

    Curcuminoids 95%

  • Traditional formulations

    Ratio extract 10:1 or 20:1

Documentation

Supplied with turmeric extract for UK and EU import and supplier approval.

  • Specification sheetGrade, limits and methodsBefore quotation
  • Certificate of analysisBatch results against the specificationEvery batch
  • Safety data sheetHandling, storage and transportOn request
  • Allergen and non-GMO statementsSigned declarationsOn request
  • BSE/TSE, non-irradiation and ETODeclarations for EU and UK importOn request
  • Certificate of originCountry of origin for customsWith shipment

Questions about Turmeric Extract

What is the botanical source of Turmeric Extract?

Turmeric Extract is derived from the rhizome of Curcuma longa.

What curcuminoid grades are available?

Different standardised grades can be supplied, including 10%, 20% and 95% curcuminoid grades, subject to the agreed specification and availability.

How is the curcuminoid content determined?

The curcuminoid level should be specified together with the analytical method used for determination. For standardised commercial grades, HPLC is commonly used to quantify curcuminoids.

What is the difference between Turmeric Powder and Turmeric Extract?

Turmeric Powder is milled turmeric rhizome with naturally occurring constituents, while Turmeric Extract is a concentrated preparation produced to a defined extraction and, where applicable, curcuminoid standardisation.

Can you supply Turmeric Extract against an existing specification?

Yes. Buyers can provide their required curcuminoid level, analytical method, physical characteristics, contaminant limits and documentation requirements for review before quotation.

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Piperine Extract

Piper nigrum L.

Part, form
Fruit · fine powder
Grades
Piperine 95%; 98%, granulated and dispersible on request
Assay
Piperine NLT 95%, HPLC
Particle size
NLT 95% through 80 mesh
Boswellia serrata extract, an off-white to cream fine powder in a ceramic bowl Resin on the bark of a tree, the oleo-gum-resin from which Boswellia extract is made

Boswellia Serrata Extract

Boswellia serrata Roxb. ex Colebr.

Part, form
Oleo-gum-resin · fine powder
Grades
Boswellic acids 65%, 75%, 85%, 90%; AKBA 10–30%
Assay
Boswellic acids 65–90%, titration
AKBA
Grades to 30%, HPLC
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Turmeric Powder

Curcuma longa L.

Part, form
Dried rhizome · milled powder
Grades
Alleppey (3–5% curcumin), Madras (2–3%); mesh to order
Curcumin
Alleppey 3–5%, Madras 2–3%
Mesh
60, 80 or 100

Request a quote for Turmeric Extract

Tell us the grade, the quantity and the delivery country. We reply within 1–2 working days with availability and the specification.