Turmeric Extraction (Curcuma Longa L) Using The Reflux Method And Characterization

Turmeric (Curcuma longa L) is one of the many spices that grow on Asian continent, especially Southeast and South Asia, which can be utilized to its full potential, antioxidant compounds contained in curcuminoids. This study aims determine effect different forms turmeric, powder fresh, extraction using reflux method activity DPPH (2,2-Diphenyl-1-PicrylHydrazyl). The process was carried out distilled water with three variations sample forms, turmeric powder, fresh (grated pieces turmeric) a solute/solvent ratio (w/v) (1:5). viscous extract form paste obtained after distillation solvent evaporation. best extracts essential oils were from powdered samples yields 8.28 (% w/w) 0.44 g, clearer than other two samples. analysis showed highest freshly grated an IC50 value 114.7 ppm moderate level activity. cut has 158.3 ppm, included weak 134.1 strength.