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| Curcumin
in turmeric and Carotenoids in chillies are
the natural colour components extracted for
use as natural colours. The natural colours
or their blends have wide applications from
food sector to pharmaceuticals, dyes and cosmetics.
India is a large producer of turmeric, and
Indian Oleoresin Industry is one of the largest
supply sources of a wide range of turmeric
extracts in liquid and dry form. The range
of products offered by Indian industry covers
a wide spectrum of purity for the colour user,
providing versatility in application. |
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India produces two varieties
of Paprika type chillies. The color value
in this ranges from 125 ASTA to 175 ASTA.
Kaddi variety is grown in Karnataka and Tomato
variety in Andhra Pradesh. In the last few
years India has emerged as a competitive and
effective source of Paprika type Oleoresins.
India's production of this extract is rising
and India aims to capture a fair share of
Paprika Oleoresin market in the years to come. |
| Garcinia
Indica (Kokam) and Gancinia Cambogia are two
spices widely grown in the slopes and plain
of evergreen forests of Western Ghats in South
India. These two spices have distinct medicinal
properties for curing obesity. Hydroxy citric
acid is the principal component which is extracted
and enriched for preparation of pharmaceutical
products. Both these varieties of tamarind
have wide applications in pharmaceuticals
and therapeautical areas. A range of branded
anti obesity drugs available around the world
use Hydroxy Citric Acid since it is natural
and herbal in origin. |
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