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
COLOUR
INS matches
100i
Evaluations
Evaluation year: 2003
ADI:0-3 mg/kg bw
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:
Tox Monograph:
Specification:
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