contains mainly volatile components

Raw material:
Curcuma Xanthorrhiza - Roots, dried, from organic farming

Production:
By supercritical fluid extraction with natural carbon dioxide, no solvent residues, no inorganic salts, no heavy metals, no reproducible microorganisms [1].

Extract:
Yellow - light-greenish clear liquid oil with typical smell.

D/E-Ratio:
10 - 14 kg raw material yield 1 kg product.

Declaration:
INCI-Name (CTFA): Curcuma Xanthorrhiza Root Extract

Transport data:
No dangerous good in the sense of the transport regulations.

Ingredients:
› 85 % essential oil containing mainly ar-curcumene, ß-curcumene and 15 - 25 xanthorrhizol (Hydroxy-ar-Curcumene).

Application:
In food industry as spice for soups, rice- and meat- dishes, in confectionery, liqueur industry and in pharmaceutical industry in antiinflammatory, antioxidative, choleretic, antihepatotoxic, detoxifying and anticarcinogenic products [2]. In cosmetics in mouth care products because of the antimicrobial efficacy especially against staphylococcus mutans and other oral pathogens [3].
(Statements summarise literature evidence and have informative character. They might be derived from invitro or animal testing and not be substantiated for humans. They don’t warrant end product properties. Statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. Formulations with this extract are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.)

Naturalness:
The product is manufactured from the named raw material. It contains no additives and no other technical adjuncts, it is not blended and not formulated. The product is 100 % natural and it corresponds to the EC Flavouring Regulation No. 1334/2008 for flavouring preparations.

Stability:
Closed pack under cool and dry storage conditions and exclusion of light at least 5 years.

[1] Manninen P., Häivälä E., Sarimo S., Kallio H. : Z. Lebens Unters Forsch A (1997) 204: 202-205
[2] Gérard, F., Quirin, K.-W.: Wellness Foods Europe no. 3, Nov. 2005: 10 -15
[3] Hwang J. K.,Shim J. S., Pyun Y.R.: Fitoterapia 71 (2000): 321-323

These data are given for customer´s information only to the best of our knowledge but under exemption of liability especially regarding infringement of or prejudice to third party rights through the use of this product. This information is not a substitute for prior tests demonstrating the suitability of the product for the intended use. Users are responsible for ensuring the compliance with the applicable legislation. The concentrated FLAVEX extracts are raw materials for product formulation. Hence they are not intended for direct consumption in food and for undiluted topical application in cosmetics, perfumery and aromatherapy. Keep away from children.

Version 66.326.01, 05.06.2008

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