Curcumin, E100 (i), is a subclass of Curcumins (E100 ). Curcumin is brightly yellow colored and may be used as a food coloring.
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The function(s) performed by the food additive when used in cooking.
![Biosynthetic pathway of curcumin in Curcuma longa.[5]](https://dr4cstsln2hxy.cloudfront.net/media/additives/Curcumin_biosynthesis.svg)
Data according to various sources such as fao, fda, codex. Spot a mistake? Tell us!
| Country | Status | Matched Term |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Matching Terms Not Found | |
| European Union | Approved | |
| Australia and New Zealand | Approved | Curcumin or turmeric |
| Philippines | Approved | Curcumin |
| Japan | Unknown | None |
| Austria | Approved | |
| Belgium | Approved | |
| Bulgaria | Approved | |
| Cyprus | Approved | |
| Czech Republic | Approved | |
| Denmark | Approved | |
| Estonia | Approved | |
| Finland | Approved | |
| France | Approved | |
| 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 | |
| Australia | Approved | Curcumin or turmeric |
| New Zealand | Approved | Curcumin or turmeric |
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.
Curcumins
c.i. 75300
(1E,6E)-1,7-bis(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-1,6-heptadiene-3,5-dione
1,7-bis(4- hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)hepta-1,6-diene-3,5-dione
Natural yellow 3
(1E,6E)-1,7-bis(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)hepta-1,6-diene-3,5-dione
Collection of sources used to create this food additive summary.
| Source |
|---|
| Codex Alimentarius |
| Food Standards Australia New Zealand |
| UK Food Guide |
| 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.
| Supplier | Country | |
|---|---|---|
 | Ingredient Resources | Australia |
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