PISCATAWAY, NJ - Sabinsa Corporation has developed a colorless standardized turmeric root extract: Tetrahydrocurcuminoid, which will be introduced at Natural Products Expo West, March 24-26 in Anaheim, California. This breakthrough has applications for dietary supplements as well as cosmeceuticals.

Sabinsaís original, patented standardized turmeric root extract, Curcumin C3 ComplexÆ, is a patented bioprotectant and multipurpose antioxidant, yet its topical applications are limited due to its staining effect. It can also present difficulties in a manufacturing environment because of its intense color.

The new colorless extract, also patent pending, was developed by a proprietary extraction process involving the parent curcuminoids that results the formation of tetrahydrocurcuminoids (THC). Equally important to the off-white color material is the fact that all of the biological properties are preserved to yield a minimum 95% curcuminoids content.

There is some evidence that the white tetrahydrocurcuminoids may be 4 to 5 times more potent than yellow curcuminoids, meaning a lower dosage is required. Research is ongoing to explore and validate this theory.

Please contact Sabinsa Corporation for more information in New Jersey at 732-777-1111 or in Utah at 801-465-8400.

Sabinsa Corporation is an application-oriented manufacturing and marketing company which manufacturers and supplies Phytonutrients, Ayurvedic herbal extracts and specialty fine chemicals used for nutritional, pharmaceutical and food products. Sabinsa distinguishes itself by its extensive research support for its customers and products, and the scientific credentials of its key technical staff.