Turmeric Root Extract – 95% Curcuminoids by HPLC
Turmeric (Curcuma longa) root is a widely used medicinal spice with strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Mechotech’s Turmeric Root Extract is standardized to 95% Curcuminoids by HPLC to provide consistent potency for nutraceuticals, functional foods, and topical formulations.
Extraction Process
- Premium turmeric rhizomes are cleaned, sliced, and shade-dried.
- Dried rhizomes are milled into a fine powder.
- Hydroalcoholic or supercritical CO₂ extraction is used to concentrate curcuminoids.
- Filtration removes insoluble plant matrix.
- Concentration under reduced pressure (rotary evaporator/vacuum concentrator).
- Purification and enrichment steps to achieve high curcuminoid content.
- Standardization to 95% Curcuminoids confirmed by validated HPLC methods.
- Final product supplied as spray-dried or micronized powder for improved dispersibility.
Applications
- Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory nutraceuticals
- Joint health and mobility supplements
- Functional foods, beverages, and fortified powders
- Topical anti-inflammatory/skin-soothing formulations
- Capsules, tablets, nano/micronized dispersions for enhanced bioavailability
Key Features
- Botanical Name: Curcuma longa
- Plant Part Used: Rhizome (Root)
- Active Marker: 95% Curcuminoids (by HPLC)
- Appearance: Yellow to orange fine powder (micronized)
- Testing Method: HPLC for curcuminoid profile (Curcumin, Demethoxycurcumin, Bisdemethoxycurcumin)
- Solubility: Poor water solubility — recommended formulations: oil suspensions, phospholipid complexes, micelles, or nanoparticles for higher bioavailability
- Suggested Use: 100–500 mg curcuminoids per serving (formulator dependent)*
Mechotech’s Turmeric Root Extract (95% Curcuminoids) is ideal for formulators seeking a
high-potency curcuminoid ingredient for supplements, foods, and topical products.
*Dosage and claims should comply with local regulations. Consult a qualified
formulator or health professional for finished product design.
