Turmeric, scientifically known as Curcuma longa, has been used in traditional Indian cuisine for hundreds of years as a flavouring, colouring and preservative agent. It is also recognized for various reported biological activities and has been used traditionally in gastrointestinal and respiratory applications. Curcumin, the principal active compound in turmeric, can be obtained through solvent extraction. The reported study uses ethanol as the extraction solvent and a rotary evaporator for purification, with samples processed at 40°C, 50°C, 60°C and 70°C. HPLC analysis indicated high curcumin content in the samples, while antioxidant activity varied with extraction temperature. The 50°C curcumin extract showed the highest antioxidant activity, with an IC50 value of 24.968 M, whereas the 70°C extract showed the lowest activity, with an IC50 value of 111.93 M. The report also covers turmeric oil production, curcumin extraction and refinement, product characteristics, applications, market analysis, manufacturing processes, plant requirements, suppliers and project economics. Medicinal plants and their extracts have historically been important sources of therapeutic compounds and continue to play a significant role in traditional healthcare systems.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Plant Capacity | TURMERIC OIL AND CURCUMIN |
| Land & Building (2000 sq.mt.) | Rs. 2.54 Cr |
| Plant & Machinery | Rs. 1.75 Cr |
| Working Capital for 2 Month | Rs. 1.96 Cr |
| Total Capital Investment | Rs. 6.54 Cr |
| Rate of Return | 29% |
| Break Even Point | 54% |
Curcumin is the active compound extracted from turmeric, scientifically known as Curcuma longa. The report describes solvent extraction as a method for obtaining curcumin from turmeric, using ethanol as the solvent. After extraction, a rotary evaporator is used for purification. The study also examines different processing temperatures and evaluates the resulting extracts using HPLC analysis. Curcumin extraction can therefore involve raw-material preparation, solvent extraction, separation and purification before quality and purity testing.
Turmeric and curcumin have applications spanning food, traditional medicine and related industrial uses. Turmeric has long been used as a flavouring, colouring and preservative ingredient in Indian cuisine. The report also discusses medicinal and biological properties, fragrance and flavour applications, turmeric oil, oleoresins and curcumin. Its coverage of therapeutic applications and biological activities indicates the broader relevance of curcumin as a plant-derived compound for research and commercial applications.
The report covers several extraction and processing approaches for turmeric-derived products. These include solvent extraction using ethanol and water, solvent extraction using petroleum ether, steam distillation for turmeric oil and a subcritical curcumin extraction method. It also discusses grinding and separation of dried turmeric, moisture analysis, optimization of extraction conditions, filtration, oleoresin-to-curcumin refinement and purity testing techniques. The report therefore provides both process-oriented and analytical coverage of turmeric oil and curcumin production.
The report identifies a range of equipment relevant to turmeric oil and curcumin production. The supplier sections cover crushers, evaporators, filter presses, boilers, laboratory testing equipment, storage tanks, material-handling equipment, extractors, steam distillation plants, pumps, digital weighing scales and other machinery. The report also includes sections on basic plant and machinery requirements, technical details, process diagrams and plant layout, providing a framework for considering the equipment and infrastructure needed for the proposed processing facility.
The report includes several analytical and quality-related areas for turmeric and curcumin. HPLC analysis is used in the reported study to assess curcumin content in extracts obtained at different temperatures. It also includes chemical characterization, physico-chemical properties, moisture analysis, purity testing techniques and analysis of turmeric oil. These procedures support evaluation of extracted material and help assess product characteristics during processing and refinement.
The project report provides financial figures covering land and building, plant and machinery, working capital and total capital investment. It also specifies a rate of return and break-even point. The stated figures include Rs. 2.54 Cr for land and building, Rs. 1.75 Cr for plant and machinery, Rs. 1.96 Cr for working capital for 2 Month, and Rs. 6.54 Cr as total capital investment. The report also states a 29% rate of return and a 54% break-even point.
The report includes extensive market and commercial sections covering the raw-material scenario in India and globally, the international scenario, curcumin market overview, market position, therapeutic applications, production of curcumin in India, global market position and demand, market segmentation by application and region, competitive market share, export data, present manufacturers and global curcumin market growth. It also includes a buyers list for curcumin and turmeric oil and supplier information for raw materials, chemicals, machinery and supporting equipment.
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