Turmeric Extract Powder

Ethanol extraction of the dried rhizome of Curcuma longa L., followed by concentration and drying, gives turmeric extract powder as a yellow-orange solid. The part used is the rhizome only. Leaf, flower and the fibrous true roots stay out of the starting material.

This is a 10:1 ratio extract with no curcuminoid percentage on the label, milled to 80 mesh and water dispersible. The curcuminoid-graded extract, the milled rhizome and the pure compound are separate products of the same plant.

SKU: BOT-BEX-0006 Category: Botanical Extracts Tags: Bars & Bakery, Ethanol Extracted, Gummies & Chews, Plant Extracts, Root & Rhizome, Turmeric

Curcuma Rhizome Identity & Plant Part

The species is Curcuma longa L., family Zingiberaceae, and the rhizome is the commercial part, boiled or steamed and dried before extraction. Several relatives are traded as turmeric or under confusing names. Zedoary, Curcuma zedoaria, and wild turmeric, Curcuma aromatica, have paler flesh and a different aroma, and they are not substitutes. The yellow color of this turmeric extract comes from the curcuminoids, a family of three related polyphenols, and the warm aroma comes from the volatile oil. Dried rhizome also carries a large share of starch, which the extraction step reduces. Curcumin is one member of the curcuminoid family and not the same thing as the whole extract. Turmeric is also sold fresh, but fresh rhizome carries water and is a different raw material from the dried rhizome used here.

Turmeric Extract vs Powder & Standardized Grades

Form	What It Is	Choose It When
10:1 Rhizome Extract	Ethanol-extracted, concentrated and dried turmeric rhizome	A dispersible turmeric extract is wanted without a marker figure
Turmeric Root Powder	Milled dried rhizome with no extraction step	Whole-spice character and a higher inclusion are acceptable
Turmeric Extract 60–95% Curcuminoids	Rhizome extract carrying an HPLC curcuminoid grade	A curcuminoid figure must appear in the specification
Curcumin 98%	Single purified curcuminoid	One defined compound is the ingredient

The 10:1 figure describes the starting material: it states how much rhizome was used per part of extract, and it does not state how much curcumin the powder holds. Search results often mix the three turmeric products, since a ratio extract, a 95% curcuminoid extract and a plain rhizome powder all appear under the same name. The ratio extract fits formulas that want turmeric color and aroma in a compact, dispersible powder. A curcuminoid grade is the step up when a labeled marker figure is needed.

Typical Specifications

Specification Item	Product Information
Latin Name	Curcuma longa
Plant Part	Root & Rhizome
Processing	Ethanol Extraction
Common Name	Turmeric
Ingredient Type	Ratio Extract
Extract Ratio	10:1
Appearance	Yellow-Orange powder
Solubility / Dispersibility	Water Dispersible
Quality Parameters
Moisture (LOD)	≤5.0%
Total Ash	≤5.0%
Particle Size	80 mesh
Heavy Metals	Lead ≤2 ppm · Arsenic ≤1 ppm · Cadmium ≤1 ppm · Mercury ≤0.1 ppm
Microbiology	TPC ≤1,000 cfu/g · Yeast & Mold ≤100 cfu/g · E. coli Negative · Salmonella Negative/25 g
Shelf Life	24 months in unopened original packaging, cool and dry storage

Application Areas

Opaque Capsules and Coated Tablets

Turmeric extract powder fills capsules at a lower weight than milled rhizome, since the extract drops much of the starch and fiber. Its yellow-orange color can show through a clear shell, so an opaque capsule or a film-coated tablet keeps the finished product tidy.

Powder Stick Packs

Sticks take the dispersible extract in spiced milk and ginger-style mixes, where the golden color is part of the drink. The curcuminoids do not dissolve in water, so the cup is a suspension that settles, and a stir stick or a thickener holds it evenly.

Gummies and Chews

Gummy makers use turmeric extract for a natural yellow-orange shade and a mild spiced note. Add it to the mass after the cook, because long heating dulls the color, and keep the pH on the acidic side, since alkaline conditions turn curcuminoid yellow toward red-brown.

Bar and Snack Premixes

In bars, the powder is dry-blended with oats, nuts and dried fruit before the binder goes in. It stains hoppers, belts and hands, so plan a dedicated scoop and a wipe-down step, and expect the color to deepen slightly during baking.

Formulation Notes

The powder is yellow-orange with a warm, earthy, faintly peppery odor and a mildly bitter taste. In water it disperses to an opaque yellow suspension and not a clear solution, because the curcuminoids are poorly soluble. Curcuminoids are sensitive to light and to alkali, so turmeric extract in a clear bottle or an alkaline base will fade or shift color within days.

Stain control matters at the plant. Use stainless-steel or glass tools, since plastic and porous surfaces keep a yellow tint, and clean equipment with a solvent-compatible detergent before the next product. Premix small inclusions with a dry bulking carrier in two steps for uniform color. Keep the liner closed after opening, away from light and humidity, and compare each lot with a retained sample for shade. For drink powders, dry-blend the extract with the sweetener or a dispersing agent before adding it to liquid, which breaks up lumps and gives an even color.

Packaging & Commercial Supply

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Supply Item	General Information
Sample	Available upon request for formulation, testing, and supplier evaluation
Order Quantities	100 g · 1 kg · 5 kg · 25 kg · 100 kg · 500 kg · Bulk
Sample Lead Time	Typically 5–7 days after sample confirmation
Production Lead Time	Typically 15–30 days after order and specification confirmation
Packaging	Suitable protective inner packaging with bags, cartons, drums, or other appropriate outer packaging
Storage	Store in tightly sealed, suitable protective packaging in a cool, dry environment. Protect from moisture, heat, and direct sunlight. Specific storage conditions follow the approved product specification.
Documentation	COA · Product Specification · TDS · SDS · Applicable declarations (as applicable)

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