ROHA EUROPE SL - Manufacturer of Colorants and CFS and Dried Ingredients

Turmeric E100 Turmeric is a flowering plant of the ginger family, Zingiberaceae, the roots of which are used in cooking. The plant is rhizomatous, herbaceous, perennial, and is native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. It requires temperatures between 20 and 30 °C (68 and 86 °F) and a considerable amount of annual rainfall to thrive. Curcumin pigment is obtained by solvent extraction of dried rhizomes of Curcuma Longa L. (Turmeric) of Indian origin. Curcumin is crystallised dried and powdered to achieve purity. Turmeric can be produced in a variety of forms including water soluble and dispersible powders or liquids and can be highly concentrated when required Applications: Hard Boiled Candy, Marshmellow, Pickles, Gravies, Sauces and soups, Ice Creams and Yoghurts, Fruit Preparations, Bakes Goods, Extruded Products, Spice and Dry Blend