2.3.2 Separation of Oleoresin
The oleo resin was extracted from the given sample
with the help of hexane and the mixture was run in
the rotary vacuum evaporator. Add about 0.5 ml of
the oleoresin to 10 ml hexane. Spectrometric reading
was taken using hexane as blank. The curcumin is
present in the bottom layer of Separating funnel and
oleoresin in the top. The curcumin obtained is then
dried and powdered.