Premium all red saffron powder with rich red hue and intense aroma. A aromatic and medicinal spice suitable for many cooking needs.
Visual analysis: red saffron powder without yellow parts.
Laboratory analysis (ISO 3632):
| Crocin | Safranal | Picocrocin | Humidity | Total Ash | Non Solution Ash in Acid | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sargol | >220 | >30 | >85 | <7% | <5% | <0,35% |
| ISO 3632-1 Cat. I | >190 | 20-50 | >70 | <12% | <8% | >1% |
Crocine: compound that give colour to saffon and used as indicator of its quality. The higher the number is: more colour, flavor and aroma will bring to your dishes and higher health benefits for your body. A high level also indicates the date of the harvest: last crop hold higher values as saffron qualities diminish significantly after 2 years of its harvest.
Picocrocine: compound responsible of the bitter taste.
Safranal: compound responsible for the aroma, is an effective anticonvulsant and antidepressive and shows high antioxidant activity (citotoxicity against cancer cells).
Humidity: Moisture decreases the flavor, the aroma and the shelf-life.
Flower waste: floral waste consists of the parts of the saffron flower which contain none of saffron’s properties.
Packaging:
Tins: 2 g (8 capsules 0.250g). Size: 62 mm (L) * 98 mm (W)* 22 mm (H) – Size window: 36 mm (D). Size of the box: 130 mm (L) * 120 mm (W)* 105 mm (H). GW: 0.5Kg.
Glass jar: 1.5g (6 capsules 0.250g). Sizes 7g: 50 mm (L) * 50 mm (W)* 67 mm (H). 6 jars per box. Size of the box: 200 mm (L) * 140 mm (W)* 110 mm (H). GW: 1,00Kg
