KURKUM

Overview

Chemical Names
I. 1,7-bis-(4-Hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-hepta-1,6-diene-3,5-dione; II. 1-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)-7-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-hepta-1,6-diene-3,5-dione; III. 1,7-bis (4-Hydroxyphenyl)-hepta-1,6-diene-3,5-dione
Synonyms
Turmeric Yellow; Diferuloylmethane; Kurkum; C.I. Natural Yellow 3
CAS number
458-37-7
INS
100i
Functional Class
Food Additives
COLOUR
INS matches
100i

Evaluations

Evaluation year: 2003

ADI:
0-3 mg/kg bw

Comments:
The Committee allocated an ADI of 0–3 mg/kg of body weight for curcumin, on the basis of a NOEL of 250–320 mg/kg of body weight per day in a multigeneration study in rats, and the application of a safety factor of 100.
Meeting:
44
Specs Code:
S
Report: 
TRS 922-JECFA 61/18
Tox Monograph: 
FAS 52-JECFA 61/55
Specification: 
FAO Combined Compendium of Food Additive Specifications
Previous Years:
2002, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 10/FNP 52 Add.10/34 (METALS LIMITS) 2001, TRS 909-JECFA 57/20, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 9/FNP 52 Add.9/21. 0-1 mg/kg bw (TEMPORARY). TE. R 2000, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 8/FNP 52 Add.8/49. R,T 1998, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 6/FNP 52 Add.6/43
2002, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 10/FNP 52 Add.10/34 (METALS LIMITS) 2001, TRS 909-JECFA 57/20, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 9/FNP 52 Add.9/21. 0-1 mg/kg bw (TEMPORARY). TE. R 2000, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 8/FNP 52 Add.8/49. R,T 1998, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 6/FNP 52 Add.6/43