| FEMA | N/A |
| CAS | 458-37-7 |
| EINECS | 207-280-5 |
| JECFA Food Flavoring | N/A |
| CoE Number | N/A |
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| Odor | N/A |
| Flavor | N/A |
| Material Notes | a yellow-orange dye obtained from tumeric, the powdered root of curcuma longa. it is used in the preparation of curcuma paper and the detection of boron. curcumin appears to possess a spectrum of pharmacological properties, due primarily to its inhibitory effects on metabolic enzymes. Isol. from Curcuma zedoaria (zedoary) and other Curcuma spp. flavouring ingredient. Natural colouring matter used extensively in Indian curries etc. Nutriceutical with anticancer and antiinflammatory props. |