Product Name |
Saffron Extract |
Latin Name |
Crocus sativus L. |
Part Used |
Flower |
Appearance |
Orange Yellow fine powder |
Specification |
Safranal 0.3% |
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Function |
1.Saffron extract powder used to enhance human immunity; |
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Storage |
Store in a well-closed container away from moisture and direct sunlight |
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Shelf Life |
24 months if sealed and stored properly |
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Sterilization Method |
High-temperature, non-irradiated. |
Certificate of Analysis
Item |
Specification |
Test result |
Safranal |
≥0.30 |
0.35% HPLC |
Physical Control |
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Appearance |
Orange Yellow fine powder |
Conforms |
Odor |
Characteristic |
Conforms |
Taste |
Characteristic |
Conforms |
Part Used |
Flower |
Conforms |
Extract Solvent |
Water & Ethanol |
Conforms |
Loss on Drying |
≤5.0% |
Conforms |
Ash |
≤5.0% |
Conforms |
Particle size |
95% pass 80 mesh |
Conforms |
Allergens |
None |
Conforms |
Chemical Control |
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Heavy metals |
NMT 10ppm |
Conforms |
Arsenic |
NMT 1ppm |
Conforms |
Lead |
NMT 3ppm |
Conforms |
Cadmium |
NMT 1ppm |
Conforms |
Mercury |
NMT 0.1ppm |
Conforms |
GMO Status |
GMO Free |
Conforms |
Microbiological Control |
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Total Plate Count |
10,000cfu/g Max |
Conforms |
Yeast & Mold |
1,000cfu/g Max |
Conforms |
E.Coli |
Negative |
Negative |
Salmonella |
Negative |
Negative |
Product Description
Saffron is arguably the most expensive herb in the world, due to amount of time and energy it takes to harvest. The term saffron actually refers to the dried stigmas and top of the saffron crocus, a type of flower similar to safflower. In China, saffron grows predominantly in the Henan, Hebei, Zhejiang, Sichuan and Yunnan provinces. The stigmas are picked by hand and dried. It takes approximately 75, 000 saffron flowers to produce one pound of saffron stigma. In many cultures, saffron is used as a spice and for culinary purposes; however, it has many medicinal uses as well. In traditional Chinese medicine, saffron has a sweet taste and cold properties, and is associated with the Heart and Liver meridians. Its main functions are to invigorate the blood, remove stagnation, clear the meridians and release toxins. It is typically used to treat conditions such as high fevers and related conditions that may be caused by pathogenic heat, and to help break up blood clots