Curcumins (E100) can be derived from a number or sources. E100 (i) - Curcumin; 100 (ii) - Turmeric. Curcumin is brightly yellow colored and may be used as a food coloring.
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Data according to various sources such as fao, fda, codex. Spot a mistake? Tell us!
Country | Status | Matched Term |
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United States | Matching Terms Not Found | |
European Union | Approved | Curcumins |
Australia and New Zealand | Approved | Curcumin or turmeric |
Philippines | Matching Terms Not Found | |
Japan | Unknown | None |
France | Approved | Curcumines |
Austria | Approved | Curcumins |
Belgium | Approved | Curcumins |
Bulgaria | Approved | Curcumins |
Cyprus | Approved | Curcumins |
Czech Republic | Approved | Curcumins |
Denmark | Approved | Curcumins |
Estonia | Approved | Curcumins |
Finland | Approved | Curcumins |
Germany | Approved | Curcumins |
Greece | Approved | Curcumins |
Hungary | Approved | Curcumins |
Ireland | Approved | Curcumins |
Italy | Approved | Curcumins |
Latvia | Approved | Curcumins |
Lithuania | Approved | Curcumins |
Luxembourg | Approved | Curcumins |
Malta | Approved | Curcumins |
Netherlands | Approved | Curcumins |
Poland | Approved | Curcumins |
Portugal | Approved | Curcumins |
Romania | Approved | Curcumins |
Slovakia | Approved | Curcumins |
Slovenia | Approved | Curcumins |
Spain | Approved | Curcumins |
Sweden | Approved | Curcumins |
United Kingdom | Approved | Curcumins |
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.
Curcumin
Turmeric
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.
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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 | |
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Bronson and Jacobs PTY. Limited | Australia | |
KF Specialty Ingredients | Australia | |
Hawkins Watts | Australia and New Zealand |
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