Industry Overview
Curcumin (diferuloylmethane) is the principal natural yellow pigment extracted from the rhizomes of Curcuma longa (turmeric). It typically constitutes approximately 3–4% of the composition of turmeric and has been used for centuries throughout South and Southeast Asia as a culinary spice, valued for its distinctive flavor, vibrant yellow color, and traditional role in preserving the freshness and nutritive quality of food.
Beyond its culinary importance, curcumin has attracted significant scientific and industrial interest because of its broad range of biological activities. Research has demonstrated that curcumin exhibits anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-fungal, anti-viral, and anti-clastogenic properties. It has also been reported to inhibit the proliferation of several types of tumor cells, making it an important subject of pharmaceutical and nutraceutical research.
Despite its promising therapeutic potential, the clinical application of curcumin in many Western countries has historically been limited due to an incomplete understanding of its mechanisms of action. However, recent scientific studies have provided valuable insights into its molecular and cellular activities, supporting continued research into its potential health benefits and industrial applications. As demand grows across the food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and nutraceutical sectors, curcumin extraction has become an increasingly important value-added processing industry based on turmeric.
Cost Estimation
| Particular | Value |
|---|---|
| Plant Capacity | 30 KG/Day |
| Land & Building (3000 sq.mt.) | Rs. 6.17 Cr |
| Plant & Machinery | Rs. 1.41 Cr |
| Working Capital for 2 Months | Rs. 1.38 Cr |
| Total Capital Investment | Rs. 9.24 Cr |
| Rate of Return | 29% |
| Break Even Point | 51% |
Content Index
- INTRODUCTION
- CHEMICAL STRUCTURE AND SELECTED PROPERTIES OF CURCUMIN (C21H20O6)
- WHAT IS TURMERIC?
- WHAT IS CURCUMIN?
- PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
- WHAT IS THE HISTORY OF TURMERIC AND CURCUMIN?
- ARE THERE ANY SIDE EFFECTS OR INTERACTIONS?
- WHY HASN’T THE PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY PATENTED TURMERIC AND CURCUMIN?
- DETAILS OF TURMERIC
- INDIA TURMERIC GRADES
- BENEFITS OF CURCUMIN AND ITS SIDE EFFECT
- USES AND APPLICATION
- IS MOSTLY USED IN THE FOLLOWING FIELDS:-
- BIOLOGICAL SOURCE AND ACTIVITIES OF CURCUMIN
- THE BIOLOGICAL SOURCE OF CURCUMIN
- BIOLOGICAL ACTIVITIES OF CURCUMIN
- ANTI-INFLAMMATORY PROPERTY
- ANTIOXIDANT PROPERTIES
- EFFECT OF CURCUMIN ON LYMPHOCYTES
- EFFECT OF CURCUMIN ON PLATELET AGGREGATION
- PROPERTIES OF CURCUMIN
- CHEMICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF CURCUMIN
- COMPOSITION OF THE FOOD ADDITIVE
- PHYSICO-CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
- CURCUMIN - THE YELLOW EXTRACT FROM TURMERIC
- FIGURE: CURCUMA LONGA (TURMERIC PLANT) WITH ITS RHIZOME OR ROOT
- CHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF TURMERIC
- BIOLOGICAL ACTIVITY OF TURMERIC AND ITS COMPOUNDS
- PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTION OF TURMERIC AND ITS EXTRACT
- FRAGRANCE AND FLAVOUR
- RAW MATERIALS SCENARIO (INDIA AND GLOBAL)
- INTERNATIONAL SCENARIO
- MARKET OVERVIEW OF CURCUMIN
- SOME OF THE MAJOR PARTICIPANTS IN THE GLOBAL CURCUMIN MARKET ARE
- GLOBAL MARKET POSITION AND DEMAND OF CURCUMIN
- U.S. CURCUMIN MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2016-2024, (TONS)
- ADDRESSES OF PRESENT MANUFACTURERS
- MARKET ANALYSIS OF CURCUMIN
- EXTRACTION OF CURCUMIN FROM TURMERIC
- TABLE 1
- METHODS, PRINCIPLES, AND CONDITIONS FOR EXTRACTION OF CURCUMINOIDS AND OLEORESIN
- SEQUENCES IN CURCUMIN EXTRACTION
- PROCESS FLOW DIAGRAM
- STAGES IN CURCUMIN EXTRATION
- PROCESS OUTLINE FOR CURCUMIN EXTRACTION
- MANUFACTURING PROCESS OF CURCUMIN
- RAW MATERIAL REQUIRED:
- TECHNOLOGICAL PROCESS OF CURCUMIN EXTRACTION PLANT
- PROCESS FLOW DIAGRAM
- GRADE OF CURCUMIN
- BASIC PLANT AND MACHINERY REQUIRED
- SALIENT FEATURE OF THE PROCESS
- MANUFACTURING PROCESS DIAGRAM
- EXTRACTION AND PROCESSING OF CURCUMIN
- TURMERIC HAS BEEN FOUND TO HAVE THE COMPOSITION AS SHOWN IN TABLE BELOW
- TYPICAL COMPOSITION OF TURMERIC
- FIGURE: THE THREE STRUCTURES OF CURCUMIN AND OTHER URCUMINOIDS
- FIGURE TURMERIC RHIZOME AND CURCUMIN THAT WAS EXTRACTED
- REFINEMENT OF CURCUMIN:
- FILTRATION:
- OLEORESIN TO CURCUMIN:
- FIGURE – OLEORESIN TO CURCUMIN REFINEMENT PROCESS SET-UP
- PURITY TESTING TECHNIQUES:
- METHOD OF SUBCRITICAL CURCUMIN EXTRACTION
- THE PRETREATED MATERIAL WILL BE LOADED INTO EXTRACTION POT.
- ANALYSIS OF TURMERIC OIL
- MATERIALS AND METHODS
- PLANT RAW MATERIAL
- FIGURE: FRESH TURMERIC RHIZOMES
- DESCRIPTION OF EXPERIMENTAL SETUP AND METHOD
- FIGURE: PROCESS FLOW DIAGRAM FOR PRODUCTION OF TURMERIC OIL
- CALCULATION OF OIL YIELD AND MOISTURE CONTENT
- MOISTURE CONTENT
- TURMERIC OIL YIELD
- TABLE: VARIATION OF % OIL YIELD WITH TIME
- PHYTOCHEMICALS EVALUATION & CURCUMIN CONTENT OF TURMERIC
- MATERIALS AND METHODS
- CHEMICALS AND REAGENTS
- COLLECTION AND PROCESSING OF PLANT MATERIAL
- EXTRACTION PROCESS
- PRELIMINARY PHYTOCHEMICAL EVALUATION OF CRUDE EXTRACT
- GLYCOSIDES
- ISOLATION OF CURCUMIN FROM TURMERIC RHIZOMES
- EVALUATION OF ISOLATED CURCUMIN BY THIN LAYER CHROMATOGRAPHY (TLC)
- FOURIER TRANSFORM INFRARED SPECTROSCOPY (FTIR) OF ISOLATED CURCUMIN
- ESTIMATION OF CURCUMIN CONTENT IN TURMERIC RHIZOME
- SWOT ANALYSIS OF CURCUMIN
- STRENGTH
- OPPORTUNITIES
- WEAKNESSES
- THREAT
- LICENSES, CERTIFICATE AND QUALITY CONTROL FOR CURCUMIN EXTRACTION
- FSSAI
- AYUSH LICENSE (FOR MULTI PURPOSE EXTRACTION)
- NOC
- BUYERS LIST OF CURCUMIN AND TURMERIC OIL
- SUPPLIERS OF RAW MATERIAL (INDIAN)
- SUPPLIERS OF N-HAXANE
- SUPPLIERS OF LABORATORY CHEMICALS
- SUPPLIERS OF RAW MATERIAL (GLOBAL)
- SUPPLIERS OF PLANT AND MACHINRY (IMPORTED)
- CONSULTANT TURNKEY SUPPLIERS OF CURCUMIN EXTRACTION
- ADDRESSES OF PLANT AND MACHINERY SUPPLIERS
- SUPPLIERS OF CRUSHER
- SUPPLIERS OF EVAPORATORS
- SUPPLIERS OF FILTER PRESS
- SUPPLIERS OF BOILERS
- SUPPLIERS OF LAB TESTING EQUIPMENT
- SUPPLIERS OF STORAGE TANK
- SUPPLIERS OF MATERIAL HANDLING EQUIPMENTS
- SUPPLIERS OF EXTRACTOR
- SUPPLIERS OF STEAM DISTILATION PLANT
- SUPPLIERS OF PUMPS
- SUPPLIERS OF DIGITAL WEIGHING SCALE
- SUPPLIERS OF OTHER MACHINERY
Appendix
- 01. PLANT ECONOMICS
- 02. LAND & BUILDING
- 03. PLANT AND MACHINERY
- 04. OTHER FIXED ASSESTS
- 05. FIXED CAPITAL
- 06. RAW MATERIAL
- 07. SALARY AND WAGES
- 08. UTILITIES AND OVERHEADS
- 09. TOTAL WORKING CAPITAL
- 10. TOTAL CAPITAL INVESTMENT
- 11. COST OF PRODUCTION
- 12. TURN OVER/ANNUM
- 13. BREAK EVEN POINT
- 14. RESOURCES FOR FINANCE
- 15. INSTALMENT PAYABLE IN 5 YEARS
- 16. DEPRECIATION CHART FOR 5 YEARS
- 17. PROFIT ANALYSIS FOR 5 YEARS
- 18. PROJECTED BALANCE SHEET FOR (5 YEARS)
Frequently Asked Questions
Curcumin is the primary bioactive yellow pigment naturally found in turmeric. It is extracted from the rhizomes of Curcuma longa and typically represents a small percentage of the turmeric root. Curcumin is widely used in nutraceuticals, food products, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and research because of its color, antioxidant properties, and potential biological activities.
Curcumin is widely used across several industries. It serves as a natural food colorant and functional ingredient, while also finding applications in dietary supplements, herbal formulations, cosmetics, and scientific research. Its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory characteristics have made it a valuable ingredient for manufacturers seeking plant-based and naturally derived products.
Curcumin is extracted through a sequence of processing and purification steps. The process generally includes preparation of turmeric rhizomes, solvent extraction, separation, filtration, concentration, refinement, purity testing, and drying. The report also covers process flow diagrams, extraction methods, and quality evaluation techniques used during production.
Curcumin is important because it has demonstrated several promising biological activities. Studies have reported antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, anti-viral, and anti-clastogenic properties, making it an active area of research. Ongoing investigations into its molecular mechanisms continue to support its potential use in health-related products.
Curcumin quality depends on the raw turmeric, extraction process, purification methods, and analytical testing. Manufacturers typically evaluate purity using laboratory techniques such as chromatography and spectroscopic analysis. Consistent quality control helps ensure that the final product meets industrial and regulatory requirements.
Curcumin manufacturing generally requires compliance with applicable food, herbal, and industrial regulations. The report references quality control measures along with approvals such as FSSAI, AYUSH licensing for applicable operations, and NOC requirements. Specific compliance obligations depend on the intended product category and manufacturing location.
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