BRIEFING

 Turmeric. Because there is no existing FCC monograph or identity standard for this food ingredient, a new FCC identity standard is being proposed on the basis of information and data received. All comments are encouraged; however, comments are specifically requested on the Acceptance criteria for Content of Curcuminoids and Volatile Oil Content.

1. FCC identity standards are documents designed to help users determine the identity and authenticity of a food or food ingredient (particularly agricultural materials) for which an FCC monograph does not exist. The purpose of the FCC identity standard is to provide users with a description of the ingredient as well as a series of Identification tests with Acceptance criteria representing parameters typically found in the ingredient described. The Acceptance criteria may be sourced from comments and data received or publicly available data. All FCC identity standards should be considered informational only and are not meant to be confused with FCC monograph specifications.

2. This proposed FCC identity standard includes specifications applicable to Turmeric representative of the products used as food ingredients. The proposed standard is based on the turmeric powder and sticks produced in India.

 This proposal is targeted for publication in the FCC 15.

 (FI: T. Xu)

 Case ID—SUB-1205