Natural Turmeric Color
What is Natural Turmeric Color?
Turmeric is a bright yellow spice derived from the root of the Curcuma longa plant. The natural colorant is extracted from the turmeric root using solvents like ethanol or carbon dioxide. It provides a vibrant yellow to orange hue.
Is Natural Turmeric Color vegan?
Natural Turmeric Color is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Natural Turmeric Color gluten-free?
It does not contain gluten.
Is Natural Turmeric Color a major allergen?
Turmeric is not derived from any of the 9 FDA major allergens.
What is Natural Turmeric Color used for?
Manufacturers use natural turmeric color to add or restore yellow and orange colors in foods like baked goods, dairy products, snacks, and confectionery.
Is Natural Turmeric Color safe?
In the US, turmeric extract is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a food colorant.
Why it's used
Manufacturers use natural turmeric color to add or restore yellow and orange colors in foods like baked goods, dairy products, snacks, and confectionery. It is a natural alternative to synthetic yellow dyes.
Health notes
In the US, turmeric extract is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a food colorant. It is also approved as a food additive in the European Union. JECFA and EFSA have evaluated turmeric and its extracts. While turmeric has been studied for various health benefits, evidence for these effects at typical dietary intake levels is often mixed or preliminary. It is not associated with significant adverse effects when consumed at levels found in food.
Allergen info
Turmeric is not derived from any of the 9 FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.
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