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NATURAL
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COLOUR
PIGMENT
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Turmeric
Yellow
Curcumin
E 100
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Turmeric is a well known spice, used widely in cookery. Its pigment, curcumin, is oil soluble and tends to fade in light, but has good heat stability. It gives a lemon yellow shade in food systems. Its applications include pickles, soups and confectionery.
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