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Saffron Extract (Crocus sativus) – Picrocrocin 1–5%

Crocus sativus · Iridaceae

Marker compound
Picrocrocin
Standardisation
1–5% (HPLC)
Assay method
HPLC
Plant part
Flower
Origin
Iran, India, Spain

Saffron Extract (Crocus sativus) – Picrocrocin 1–5%

Saffron extract is produced from the stigma of Crocus sativus (Iridaceae family) and supplied as a standardized extract powder, standardized to Picrocrocin. Available grades: 1%, 5%. Typical sourcing: Iran, India, Spain. For B2B formulation in food & beverage.

1%5%

Specifications

Botanical name Crocus sativus
Common names Saffron
Plant family / part Iridaceae / Stigma
Marker compound Picrocrocin
Phytochemical class Carotenoids › Xanthophylls & apocarotenoids
Available grades 1%, 5%
Assay method HPLC
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

Batch Certificate of Analysis, Technical Data Sheet and MSDS available 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.