Curcumin
Also known as: E100, Turmeric extract, curcuma extract, turmeric color
Curcumin is approved as a natural color additive in the U.S. (turmeric/turmeric oleoresin under 21 CFR 73.600/73.615) and authorized in the EU as E100.
What it is
Yellow-orange pigment extracted from turmeric rhizomes (Curcuma longa); E100 covers curcumins.
Natural color additive providing yellow to orange hues.
Why it's flagged
- high-dose curcumin supplements linked to liver injury (NIH LiverTox)
- rare allergy
What regulators actually say
"The color additive turmeric may be safely used for the coloring of foods generally... in amounts consistent with good manufacturing practice."
"The Panel established an ADI for curcumin of 3 mg/kg bw/day."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Permanently listed color additive (turmeric and turmeric oleoresin) under 21 CFR 73.600 / 73.615, exempt from certification.
European Union — EFSA
Authorized as E100; JECFA ADI 3 mg/kg bw/day.
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