Turmeric and ginger – plant substances rethought

Curcumin, Gingerole, and More: The Versatility of Phytochemicals

A balanced diet provides you with a variety of nutrients. These include

• Macronutrients: proteins, fats and carbohydrates
• Micronutrients: vitamins, minerals and trace elements
• Secondary plant compounds, such as^{polyphenols4,5}

The group of phytochemicals comprises well over 100,000 substances found in various foods. They serve different functions in plants: Some protect them from environmental influences, while others give plants their color, scent, or flavor.^5,6

These include curcumin, a polyphenol and the primary yellow pigment in turmeric rhizomes. Gingerols and shogaols are also among the secondary plant compounds. They are responsible for the pungent flavor of ginger rhizomes.^2,3,7

rubyni^® Curcuma Plus at a Glance

rubyni Curcuma Plus is a dietary supplement made from three plant-based ingredients:

• The turmeric (Curcuma longa) used in our high-quality extract comes from India. Its root is gently processed. In the resulting turmeric extract, the active compounds are present in combination with other plant-based components. It combines both water-soluble and fat-soluble components of the turmeric root.
  These include the curcuminoids, the characteristic yellow pigments of turmeric. The most important of these is ^curcumin9.
• Our ginger (Zingiberofficinale) also comes from India and is gently processed
• The parsley leaf powder comes from German organic farming and is made from parsley (Petroselinum crispum) harvested fresh from the field. The leaves are carefully washed, destemmed, and gently dried with warm air to preserve their natural color. The result is a high-quality, deep-green powder that represents responsibly processed, high-quality raw materials.

Compared to the natural raw materials, our extracts have two characteristics:

• They are of consistently high quality and standardized to specified levels of certain ingredients.
• In addition, the capsules provide a way to consume the active compounds in ginger without them coming into direct contact with the oral mucosa when swallowed.

Good to know:

Turmeric: This golden-yellow spice is incredibly versatile

Turmeric (Curcuma longa) belongs to the ginger family. Its rootstock, the rhizome, resembles that of ginger but is smaller and has an intense orange color. When you prepare fresh turmeric in the kitchen, it stains heavily: your hands, knives, cutting boards, and countertops will all turn yellow-orange afterward—so it’s best to wear gloves while preparing it.

When dried and ground, the powder has an intense golden-yellow color. This is due to the compound curcumin, which also gives many curry blends their characteristic yellow color. Curcumin makes up the largest portion of the curcuminoids, which belong to the polyphenol group. In addition, the spice has a mild heat and a slightly bitter note.^2,10,11