Oleoresins · Natural Yellow Colour · E100

Turmeric Oleoresin

Curcuma longa · Curcumin Oleoresin · Natural Yellow E100

The world's most widely used natural yellow food colour. PAX Herbal supplies turmeric oleoresin with 45–50% curcuminoids — both oil-soluble and water-dispersible grades. E100 compliant. Stable under heat and light. Supplied to food, beverage and nutraceutical manufacturers globally.

Turmeric Oleoresin bulk exporter India
Rajasthan, India

About This Product

Turmeric Oleoresin

Turmeric oleoresin is a concentrated extract of dried turmeric rhizomes — capturing curcuminoids (curcumin, bisdemethoxycurcumin, demethoxycurcumin) and turmeric's characteristic volatile oil fraction in a single viscous extract. It is classified as food colourant E100 and is the most widely used natural yellow colourant in the global food industry, chosen as the preferred alternative to synthetic Yellow 5 (tartrazine) and Yellow 6.

PAX Herbal produces turmeric oleoresin from high-curcumin Rajasthan turmeric. The standard oil-soluble grade contains 45–50% curcuminoids. Water-dispersible grades (using food-safe emulsifiers) are available for beverage, dairy and water-based food applications. Residual solvent is below 25ppm. Colour stability under heat and UV is excellent — making it the preferred choice for baked goods, dairy and processed food.

Key Specifications

  • Curcumin45–50%
  • Volatile Oil25%+
  • Residual Solvent<25 ppm
  • E NumberE100 (EU compliant)
  • OriginRajasthan, India
  • Pack Size25–200 kg drums
  • MOQ25 kg
  • Lead Time10–14 Days
E100 CompliantGC/MS TestedEU Solvent Residue OKCOA IssuedAPEDA

Available Grades

Grades & Specifications

GradeCurcumin %SolubilityResidual SolventPackBest For
Oil-Soluble Standard45–50%Oil-soluble<25ppm25–200kg drumsBakery, confectionery, fat-based food
Water-Dispersible40–45%Water-dispersible<25ppm25–200kg drumsBeverages, dairy, water-based food
High Curcumin Grade55%+Oil-soluble<25ppm25–200kg drumsNutraceutical, pharma feedstock
Low-Colour / Flavour Grade15–20%Oil-soluble<25ppm25–200kg drumsCurry flavour without intense colour

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End Uses

Applications & Industries

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Natural Food Colour

E100 — the dominant natural yellow food colourant globally, replacing synthetic tartrazine.

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Dairy Products

Used in butter, cheese, yoghurt and ice cream for natural yellow colouring.

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Bakery

Used in breads, pastries and pasta for natural golden colour and flavour.

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Nutraceuticals

High-curcumin oleoresin as a bioavailable curcumin source in anti-inflammatory supplements.

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Beverages

Water-dispersible grade used in turmeric lattes, golden milk drinks and functional beverages.

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Savoury Food

Used in curry sauces, soups, snack seasonings and condiment colouring.

Common Questions

Buyer FAQs

Turmeric oleoresin (45–50% curcumin) retains both the curcuminoid pigments AND the volatile oil fraction — giving both colour and authentic turmeric flavour. It is primarily a food ingredient. Turmeric extract (95% curcuminoids) is a purified, highly concentrated active — used in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical supplement applications where flavour is not required.
Curcuminoids are heat-stable during typical food processing temperatures. They are moderately sensitive to UV light over long periods — we recommend packaging in amber or opaque containers and avoiding prolonged direct light exposure to maintain colour intensity.
The water-dispersible grade uses food-approved emulsifiers (lecithin or polysorbate 80) to allow the oleoresin to disperse evenly in aqueous systems. This is essential for beverages, dairy drinks, soups and water-based marinades where oil-soluble oleoresin would separate.
MOQ is 25 kg. Samples (100–500g) are available for colour matching and application testing.

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