As with most plant extracts, food-grade ethanol is the most efficient method of extracting turmeric’s beneficial constituents from the fresh rhizome. It also enhances absorption, acts as a preservative, and prevents microbial contamination. Food grade ethanol is commonly used to produce pharmacy medicines such as cough mixtures, foods such as hamburger buns and Kombucha, and flavourings such as vanilla essence.
Ethanol is created naturally in fruit and causes it to ripen. The recommended dose of Complete•3 Turmeric contains the equivalent amount of ethanol as about three ripe bananas. In fact, the ethanol contained in Complete 3 Turmeric comes exclusively from plant sources and is certified organic, making it the only Australian turmeric extract which is 100% certified organic.