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Tetra hydro curcumin Curcuminoids are polyphenolic pigments found in the spice turmeric.Curcuminoids are responsible for the yellow color of curmeric, as well as the yellow color of curry.Curcuminoids are derived from turmeric by extraction with ethanol. Curcumin is the most studied of the curcuminoids.Curcumin, demethoxycurcumin and bisdemethoxycurcumin have antioxidant activity. They may also have anticarcinogenic, anti-inflammatory, antiviral and hypocholesterolemic activities.
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