Turmeric, 100 (ii), is a subclass of Curcumins (E100 ). Turmeric (coded as E100 when used as a food additive), indicating how it is used as a food colouring (it normally gives food slightly yellow colour) is used to protect food products from sunlight.
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The function(s) performed by the food additive when used in cooking.
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Data according to various sources such as fao, fda, codex. Spot a mistake? Tell us!
| Country | Status | Matched Term |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Approved | Turmeric |
| European Union | Approved | |
| Australia and New Zealand | Approved | Curcumin or turmeric |
| Philippines | Matching Terms Not Found | |
| Japan | Unknown | None |
| Austria | Approved | |
| Belgium | Approved | |
| Australia | Approved | Curcumin or turmeric |
| New Zealand | Approved | Curcumin or turmeric |
| Bulgaria | Approved | |
| Cyprus | Approved | |
| Czech Republic | Approved | |
| Denmark | Approved | |
| Estonia | Approved | |
| Finland | Approved | |
| France | Approved | Curcuma |
| Germany | Approved | |
| Greece | Approved | |
| Hungary | Approved | |
| Ireland | Approved | |
| Italy | Approved | |
| Latvia | Approved | |
| Lithuania | Approved | |
| Luxembourg | Approved | |
| Malta | Approved | |
| Netherlands | Approved | |
| Poland | Approved | |
| Portugal | Approved | |
| Romania | Approved | |
| Slovakia | Approved | |
| Slovenia | Approved | |
| Spain | Approved | |
| Sweden | Approved | |
| United Kingdom | Approved |
E100 - Curcumins: Color Halal only if they are 100% but in food industry they are not available 100% but made with fat based emulsifiers such as Polysorbate 80.
E100 - Curcumins: Animal genes damage, possible risk to conception and cancer. JECFA still evaluating re reproductive toxicity.
Collection of sources used to create this food additive summary.
| Source |
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| Codex Alimentarius |
| Food Standards Australia New Zealand |
| UK Food Standards Agency |
| U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Wikipedia |
Lists the U.S. CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) registry number and EINECS (European INventory of Existing Commercial chemical Substances) numbers when known.
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