Curcuma

How do spices get their flavor?

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Monday, June 19, 2023

These ingredients come from many different plants and distinct plant parts, including leaves, seeds, bark and plant oils.

Key Points: 
  • These ingredients come from many different plants and distinct plant parts, including leaves, seeds, bark and plant oils.
  • In my recent book, “Lessons from Plants,” I explore how plants use some of those compounds to communicate with one another.
  • Other common spices, such as pepper and red chili, come from the berries or fruits of plants.
  • Saffron is one of the most expensive spices, because harvesting stigmas is very labor-intensive – it’s typically done by hand with tweezers.

Southeast Asia-focused Vitamin Brand YOUVIT Raises US$ 6 Million in a Series B Funding Led by Unilever Ventures

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Saturday, October 22, 2022

The amount raised will be utilized to fuel the expansion plans as YOUVIT aims to become the leading vitamin brand for urban millennials across the region.

Key Points: 
  • The amount raised will be utilized to fuel the expansion plans as YOUVIT aims to become the leading vitamin brand for urban millennials across the region.
  • YOUVIT is on a mission to revolutionize the vitamin category by making quality vitamin products in innovative formats accessible to urban millennials.
  • Their first line of vitamin gummies took the Indonesian market by storm, propelling YOUVIT to become the country's #1 gummy vitamin brand.
  • With the fresh funding, YOUVIT now plans to expand its product offering and launch new formats, while investing in team expansion.

Amour's Secrets Skincare Debuts New Luxury, Natural, Plant-Based Beauty Skincare Line in the U.S. Beauty Market

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022

"We're pleased to introduce five new natural, plant-based beauty skincare products that offer a complete skincare regimen derived from cruelty-free ingredients made of powerful antioxidants and polyphenols," said Ariadna Balaguer, founder & CEO of Amour's Secrets.

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  • "We're pleased to introduce five new natural, plant-based beauty skincare products that offer a complete skincare regimen derived from cruelty-free ingredients made of powerful antioxidants and polyphenols," said Ariadna Balaguer, founder & CEO of Amour's Secrets.
  • "As the beauty market continues to grow, we believe it's important that truly natural beauty products lead the way.
  • And I'm proud to introduce Amour's Secrets to the U.S. beauty market," said Balaguer.
  • Amours Secrets Skincare is a new luxury, plant-based, cruelty-free skincare brand based in Miami Beach, Fla.

Arjuna's Novel Natural Blend Helps Give Fast Relief of Workout Pain

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Tuesday, May 3, 2022

KOCHI, India, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Results of a new, randomized, placebo-controlled, multicenter study demonstrate Arjuna Natural Pvt. Ltd.'s Rhuleave-K®, a proprietary blend of extracts of turmeric (Curcuma longa) and frankincense (Boswellia serrata) Rhuleave-K® offers natural, rapid relief of acute musculoskeletal pain in multiple body parts following exercise.

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  • Ltd.'s Rhuleave-K , a proprietary blend of extracts of turmeric (Curcuma longa) and frankincense (Boswellia serrata) Rhuleave-K offers natural, rapid relief of acute musculoskeletal pain in multiple body parts following exercise.
  • "People will typically reach for over-the-counter pain relief agents, for managing acute pain because of the swift action," explains Benny Antony, PhD, Joint Managing Director for Arjuna.
  • "Consumers are also increasingly turning to complementary medicine including traditional herbal remedies and natural supplements for pain relief.
  • Pain alleviation could be felt as early as 40 minutes following supplementation, with complete pain relief achieved by as early as 160 minutes.

Comprehensive Study Gives CURCUGEN® Big Green Light for Safety

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Wednesday, April 20, 2022

LANDING, N.J., April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A just-published research study confirms the long-term safety of Dolcas Biotech, LLC's CURCUGEN® curcumin formulation. With multiple scientific evaluations already having firmly established the oleoresin-based turmeric (Curcuma longa-L.) formulation's bioefficacy and high bioavailability, this recent preclinical safety evaluation demonstrated unequivocally that there is zero indication of any general toxicity, genotoxicity or adverse events associated with long-term use.

Key Points: 
  • LANDING, N.J., April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A just-published research study confirms the long-term safety of Dolcas Biotech, LLC's CURCUGEN curcumin formulation .
  • The independently conducted, safety evaluation published in theHindawi Journal of Biomedical Research International1and led by Somashekara Nirvanashetty, PhD, et al., sought to establish the safety of CURCUGEN using a standard series of in vitro and in vivo safety studies, in accordance with OECD guidelines.
  • The single dose of CURCUGEN administered orally to Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats demonstrated a non-lethal dose of as high as 5,000mg/kg body weight.
  • CURCUGEN has already attained Self-GRAS status, and the new study positions the company to apply for full FDA GRAS status later this year.

Bulletin on Adulteration of Saffron and Saffron Extracts Published by ABC-AHP-NCNPR Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program

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Monday, March 14, 2022

AUSTIN, Texas, March 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The ABC-AHP-NCNPR Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program (BAPP) has released a Botanical Adulterants Prevention Bulletin on saffron (Crocus sativus) stigmas and extracts.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, March 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The ABC-AHP-NCNPR Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program (BAPP) has released a Botanical Adulterants Prevention Bulletin on saffron (Crocus sativus) stigmas and extracts.
  • Modern therapeutic uses of saffron extract, supported by published clinical trials, include the relief of mild-to-moderate depression, anxiety, and stress.
  • This new bulletin provides much useful information about the types of saffron adulteration in the market and what specifications to consider when purchasing this botanical.
  • BAPP has published 71 peer-reviewed documents, including Botanical Adulterants Prevention Bulletins, Laboratory Guidance Documents, Botanical Adulterants Monitor e-newsletters, and articles on botanical adulteration inHerbalGram, ABCs peer-reviewed journal.

Groove Botanicals, Inc. Retains PCAOB Auditor TAAD, LLP to Perform Fiscal Year 2020 & 2021 Audits

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Thursday, January 27, 2022

MINNEAPOLIS, MN, Jan. 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Groove Botanicals, Inc. (Groove or the Company) (OTC: GRVE) today announced that it has retained the audit services of CPA firm TAAD, LLP, https://taadllp.com/ (TAAD), to perform audits of the Companys Fiscal Year 2020 and 2021 financial statements.

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  • MINNEAPOLIS, MN, Jan. 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Groove Botanicals, Inc. (Groove or the Company) (OTC: GRVE) today announced that it has retained the audit services of CPA firm TAAD, LLP, https://taadllp.com/ (TAAD), to perform audits of the Companys Fiscal Year 2020 and 2021 financial statements.
  • Upon completion of the audits, the Company plans to take the next steps to becoming a fully reporting public company on the OTC Markets.
  • Kent Rodriguez, President and CEO of Groove Botanicals, Inc., commented: Groove is pleased to announce that the Company has retained CPA firm TAAD, LLP to conduct a two-year audit of our 2020 and 2021 financial statements, estimated to be completed by March 2022.
  • Upon completion of these audits, Groove will be a fully reporting public company, concluded Mr. Rodriguez.

Global Curcumin Market Outlook 2020-2028: Key Industry Participants Include SV Agrofood, Wacker Chemie, Arjuna Natural Extracts and Synthite Industries - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, December 22, 2021

The global curcumin market size is expected to reach USD 191.89 million by 2028, expanding at a CAGR of 16.1%.

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  • The global curcumin market size is expected to reach USD 191.89 million by 2028, expanding at a CAGR of 16.1%.
  • Product demand is anticipated to be propelled by its increasing application in numerous industries including food, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical.
  • It possesses valuable anti-oxidation and anti-inflammatory properties, emerging as a go-to pain relief choice for patients suffering from arthritis and osteoarthritis.
  • Key industry participants include SV Agrofood, Wacker Chemie AG, Arjuna Natural Extracts Ltd., and Synthite Industries Ltd. Turmeric is also used for dyeing numerous fabrics including cotton, silk, and wool for a yellowish shade, which is likely to create market opportunities.

Life Extension Launches New Joint Mobility Supplement

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Tuesday, October 19, 2021

Joint Mobility , a new formula from Life Extension , offers an innovative way to support joint comfort and encourage a healthy range of motionthanks to a clinically-studied combination of turmeric (Curcuma longa) and tamarind (Tamarindus indica) extracts.

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  • Joint Mobility , a new formula from Life Extension , offers an innovative way to support joint comfort and encourage a healthy range of motionthanks to a clinically-studied combination of turmeric (Curcuma longa) and tamarind (Tamarindus indica) extracts.
  • According to Michael A. Smith, MD, Life Extensions Director of Education, about 30% of adults experience joint discomfort, and a large portion of that is knee discomfort specifically.
  • Thanks to the combination of turmeric and tamarind, Life Extensions Joint Mobility formula is designed to do just that.
  • Joint Mobility is the latest addition to Life Extensions joint-support family lineup.

Global Curcumin Association Supports New Analytical Strategies for Improving Turmeric Quality

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Thursday, September 9, 2021

SPRING, Texas, Sept. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Global Curcumin Association (GCA), the non-profit trade association stewarding the global curcumin/turmeric market, applauds the publication of 'Analytical strategies to determine the labelling accuracy and economically-motivated adulteration of "natural" dietary supplements in the marketplace: turmeric case study'in the peer-reviewed journal Food Chemistry.

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  • SPRING, Texas, Sept. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Global Curcumin Association (GCA), the non-profit trade association stewarding the global curcumin/turmeric market, applauds the publication of 'Analytical strategies to determine the labelling accuracy and economically-motivated adulteration of "natural" dietary supplements in the marketplace: turmeric case study'in the peer-reviewed journal Food Chemistry.
  • Turmeric (Curcuma longa) has been used for thousands of years as a spice, colorant, and for its health benefits.
  • According to theAmerican Botanical Council's 2020 Herb Market Report, turmeric is the second top-selling herbal supplement across all market channels in the United States.
  • These findings illustrate the need for improved quality control and enhanced analytical methods.