Turmeric Oleoresin vs Turmeric Essential Oil — Two Forms, Two Industries
Turmeric (Curcuma longa) yields two distinct commercial products. Oleoresin (with the bright-yellow curcuminoids) for nutraceutical + food. Essential oil (volatile ar-turmerone) for aromatherapy + F&F.
Turmeric Oleoresin
- Bright yellow-orange viscous extract
- Curcuminoids 3–7% (standardised); higher grades up to 30% concentrate
- Primary use: nutraceutical capsules (anti-inflammatory), food colour, savoury flavour
- FEMA + FCC food-grade
- Premium pricing on curcuminoid-rich grades
Turmeric Essential Oil
- Light golden colour
- ar-Turmerone marker (50–65%)
- Primary use: aromatherapy, F&F savoury notes, cosmetic ayurveda
- Mid-tier pricing
- Cosmetic-grade default
When to choose what
Oleoresin for
Nutraceutical capsules (anti-inflammatory positioning), food colour (E100 alternative), curry / Indian flavour compounds, savoury seasoning.
Essential oil for
Aromatherapy warming preparations, ayurveda cosmetic, F&F savoury accord with woody-warm character.
Curcuminoid extract
Beyond oleoresin — pure curcumin standardised extract (≥95%) for high-potency nutraceutical. Different SKU; available on confirmation.
What ships for both grades
Both ship from Kerala spice-belt sourcing with full QC:
- Curcuminoid quantification on oleoresin COA
- GC-MS chromatogram per lot
- FEMA + FCC food-grade documentation
- NABL retain-sample testing
- Heavy-metals panel (mandatory for nutraceutical-grade oleoresin)
- 1 kg sample → 25 kg → FCL ladder
Turmeric bulk quote in 4 hours
One RFQ — quote(s) back same working day.