Turmeric Paper

It is a quick and easy determination of boric acid and borates
Impregnated with curcumin, the yellow dye extracted from the roots of Curcuma tinctoria (yellow ginger).
The paper is dipped into the sample containing hydrochloric acid (PH 1-2). Afterwards it is allowed to dry.
In presence of borate the paper turns orange to red. Dipping into conc. sodium hydroxide causes a green-black color.