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== Description == | == Description == | ||
Any of various Old World plants belonging to the genus ''Curcuma''. Curcuma is used to produce a yellow, water-soluble dye that has been used as a colorant and flavoring since ancient times. Most often the name has been used synonymously with [[turmeric]], but it may also refer to [[crocus powder]], and [[saffron]]. | Any of various Old World plants belonging to the genus ''Curcuma'', called curcumin. Curcuma is used to produce a yellow, water-soluble dye that has been used as a colorant and flavoring since ancient times. Most often the name has been used synonymously with [[turmeric]], but it may also refer to [[crocus powder]], and [[saffron]]. Chemically, curcumin is a polyphenol, more particularly a diarylheptanoid, belonging to the group of curcuminoids, which are phenolic pigments responsible for the yellow color of turmeric. | ||
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
Natural Yellow 3; turmeric; saffron; crocus; curcumin; cúrcuma (Esp.); curcuma (It., Port.) | Natural Yellow 3; CI 75300; turmeric; saffron; crocus; curcumin; cúrcuma (Esp.); curcuma (It., Port.) | ||
==Resources and Citations== | ==Resources and Citations== | ||
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* G.S.Brady, ''Materials Handbook'', McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 184 | * G.S.Brady, ''Materials Handbook'', McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 184 | ||
* Ralph Mayer, ''A Dictionary of Art Terms and Techniques'', Harper and Row Publishers, New York, 1969 (also 1945 printing) | * Ralph Mayer, ''A Dictionary of Art Terms and Techniques'', Harper and Row Publishers, New York, 1969 (also 1945 printing) | ||
* Wikipedia: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curcumin Curcumin] | * Wikipedia: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curcumin Curcumin] Access April 2026 | ||
* CHSOS: [https://chsopensource.org/products/pigments-checker/pigments-checker-4/pigments-checker-standard-pigments-list/curcuma-k37220/ Spectra (Reflectance, XRF, Raman, FTIR) for Curcuma] | * CHSOS: [https://chsopensource.org/products/pigments-checker/pigments-checker-4/pigments-checker-standard-pigments-list/curcuma-k37220/ Spectra (Reflectance, XRF, Raman, FTIR) for Curcuma] | ||
[[Category:Materials database]] | [[Category:Materials database]] | ||
Revision as of 16:06, 28 April 2026
Description
Any of various Old World plants belonging to the genus Curcuma, called curcumin. Curcuma is used to produce a yellow, water-soluble dye that has been used as a colorant and flavoring since ancient times. Most often the name has been used synonymously with turmeric, but it may also refer to crocus powder, and saffron. Chemically, curcumin is a polyphenol, more particularly a diarylheptanoid, belonging to the group of curcuminoids, which are phenolic pigments responsible for the yellow color of turmeric.
Synonyms and Related Terms
Natural Yellow 3; CI 75300; turmeric; saffron; crocus; curcumin; cúrcuma (Esp.); curcuma (It., Port.)
Resources and Citations
- G.S.Brady, Materials Handbook, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 184
- Ralph Mayer, A Dictionary of Art Terms and Techniques, Harper and Row Publishers, New York, 1969 (also 1945 printing)
- Wikipedia: Curcumin Access April 2026
- CHSOS: Spectra (Reflectance, XRF, Raman, FTIR) for Curcuma