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Saffron Extract (Crocus sativus) – Crocin 2–30%
Crocus sativus
- Marker compound
- Crocin
- Standardisation
- 2–30% (HPLC, UV-Vis spectrophotometry)
- Assay method
- HPLC, UV-Vis spectrophotometry
- CAS
- 42553-65-1
- Plant part
- Flower
- Origin
- Iran, India, Spain
Saffron Extract (Crocus sativus) – Crocin 2–30%
Saffron extract is produced from the stigma of Crocus sativus (Iridaceae family) and supplied as a standardized extract powder, standardized to Crocin. Available grades: 2%, 3%, 5%, 30%. Typical sourcing: Iran, India, Spain. For B2B formulation in food & beverage.
2%3%5%30%
Specifications
| Botanical name | Crocus sativus |
| Common names | Saffron |
| Plant family / part | Iridaceae / Stigma |
| Marker compound | Crocin |
| Phytochemical class | Carotenoids › Xanthophylls & apocarotenoids |
| Available grades | 2%, 3%, 5%, 30% |
| Made-to-order grades | 5% (produced on request; confirm lead time) |
| Assay method | HPLC, UV-Vis spectrophotometry |
| CAS number | 42553-65-1 |
| Pharmacopoeia & standards | Ph. Eur. (EP), ISO standard |
| Form | Standardized Extract |
| Origin | Iran, India, Spain |
| Pack sizes | Sample (50 g), 250 g, 1 Kg, 5 Kg, 25 Kg |
| Shelf life & storage | Typically 24 months in sealed original packaging; store cool, dry and away from light |
Formulation focus
- Natural Colours
Industries
Food & Beverage
Traditional systems: European herbal tradition
Documentation
The Technical Data Sheet and Safety Data Sheet (GHS format) can be downloaded from this page; the batch Certificate of Analysis is supplied on request. Confirm the assay method (HPLC, UV or gravimetric) on the CoA, as results differ between methods.
For B2B formulation and research use. Statements have not been evaluated by the FDA or other regulators; this ingredient is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
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