turmeric extract

On 13th, September, turmeric extract produced by Docas Biotech have been authorized by FDA, which makes turmeric extract as a kind of material that”Generally regarded as safe”(GRAS) in foods.

What is turmeric extract?
Turmeric extract is derived from the dried rhizome of turmeric longa l., which belongs to the ginger plant. The main active ingredient is curcumin. Turmeric plant extract have good health care properties, below is the main applications for turmeric extract:

1. Antioxidant function. Ultraviolet is the culprit of skin aging, can produce free radicals, destroy skin's elastin and collagen, cause skin fiaccidness, water retention decreased, and skin wrinkles. Turmeric have strong antioxidant function, can eliminate free radicals, is an "Oral skin care products." Its oxidation power is 1.6 times the Ve, 2.33 times the flavonoids , and 2.75 times the Vc.

2. Capture free radicals, reduce disease threats. Free radicals are the main cause of many chronic diseases and cancers. But also the root causes of human aging. Free radicals can destroy normal cells, cause the body sick. The turmeric can capture these free radicals,prevent various cancers indirectly , is a "Natural anti-cancer agent."

3. Gastrointestinal health effects, slowing the symptoms of chronic gastric ulcer. Repair mucosal damage resulting from gastrointestinal acid corrosion, curcumin stimulates gastric mucosal secretion of mucin, protect the gastric mucosa, improve symptoms.

4. Lower body cholesterol levels. Turmeric can increase high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, improve the effect of hyperlipidemia.

5. Turmeric also can enhance the body's defense function, anti-inflammatory. It's so powerful and not toxic, no wonder turmeric extract has been well received by domestic and international markets.

Application of turmeric in food
1. Dietary supplements. Turmeric has excellent medicinal value, making it an important dietary supplement.
2. As a yellow food pigment, turmeric is an important yellow natural pigment, commonly used in snack foods, dishes, pastries, beverages, canned coloring.