A method of solubilizing curcuminoids is disclosed wherein the method uses polyvinyl pyrrolidone and sodium bis (2-ethylhexyl) sulfosuccinate and the aqueous solubility of curcumin/curcuminoid mixtures is enhanced to more than 10%- 15% w/v in water. The present invention also pertains to a curcuminoids composition characterised by not less than 10% w/v, more specifically between 10%- 15% w/v aqueous solubility of curcuminoids in water.
