Results for: Curcumin
In Food Science

What is curcumin?

Curcumin, a natural yellow pigment found in turmeric and the activeingredient in curry, has recently attracted considerable attentiondue to its intriguing antioxidant, antican… (MORE)
In Cumin

Is Curcumin the same spice as Cumin?

Cumin is NOT the same as Curcumin. Cumin is a spice that comes from seeds atop a plant somewhat related to parsley. Curcumin is a component of the spice Tumeric or Turmeric, … (MORE)
In Health

Is curcumin good for you?

Curcumin extract is one of the major antioxidant extracts found in the spice turmeric. Through its antioxidant mechanisms, it supports colon health, exert neuroprotective acti… (MORE)
In Recipes

Which recipes can use curcumin?

Curcumin is found in the spice turmeric, a plant that is native to tropical South Asia where it grows wild in the forests. Curcumin is most commonly found in Asian recipes for… (MORE)
In Chemistry

What is the difference between curcumin and turmeric?

Turmeric is a plant - Curcuma Longa. Curcumin is the most important component of turmeric, used asflavouring and coloring (yellow) agent for foods. The chemical nameis very c… (MORE)