Technical data sheet
Reference Nº: EXT-979-1
Review: 6
Date: 01/03/2020
SAFFRON POWDER
| DESCRIPTION | PART PLANT USED: Stigmata |
| BOTANICAL NAME | Crocus sativus L. |
| OTHER NAME | SAFFRON D.E. 2% Safranal |
| GEOGRAPHICAL ORIGIN | Europe |
| CARRIER | Corn starch |
| PRESERVATIVES | Absence |
| RATIO | aprox. 400:1 |
Specifications
Standard
Method
| APPEARANCE | Reddish brown powder* | Visual |
| ODOUR | Characteristic | Olfactory |
| TASTE | Characteristic | Gustatory |
| PARTICLE SIZE | <0.5mm | Internal Method |
| BULK DENSITY | ~ 0.8 g/ml | Internal Method |
| LOSS ON DRYING | ≤10% | Internal Method |
| TOTAL ASH (mass fraction) | ≤8.0% | ISO 3632 |
| SOLUBILITY | Miscible but not completely soluble in water, non-miscible in mineral oils | |
| ASSAY (UV-vis) | ||
| Safranal | ≥2.0% | Internal Method |
| Crocins | ≥4.0% | Internal Method |
Metals
Pollutants
Standard
Method
| LEAD | <3 ppm | Internal Method |
| CADMIUM | <1 ppm | Internal Method |
| MERCURY | <0.1 ppm | Internal Method |
Microbiological analysis
Specifications
Standard
Method
| TOTAL PLATE COUNT | <10 000 ufc/g | Internal method |
| YEASTS AND MOULD | <300 ufc/g | Internal method |
| SULPHITE-REDUCER ANAEROBIC SPORE | <1000 ufc/g | Internal method |
| ESCHERICHIA COLI | <10 ufc/g | Internal method |
| SALMONELLA | Absence/25g | Internal method |
Other informations
Food grade product.
Product is suitable for vegans and vegetarians.
Free GMO product conforms to the Reg. (EC) 1829/2003 & 1830/2003.
Free Pesticides product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 396/2005 and its subsequent amendments.
Free BSE/TSE product conforms to the Reg. (EU) 999/2001.
Free Allergen product conforms to the Reg. (EU) No 1169/2011.
NON Irradiated product conforms to the EU Dir. Nº 1999/2/EC and 1999/3/EC.
Free Nanomaterials product conforms to the Reg. (EU) No 1169/2011.
Free Contaminants product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 1881/2006 and No 629/2008.
Free Residual Solvents product conforms to the Dir. (EU) 2010/59/EC and 2009/32/EC.
STORAGE: Store in a cool, dark place, away from light.
BEST BEFORE: 2 years.
Norms: Complies manufacturer´s specifications.
Product is suitable for vegans and vegetarians.
Free GMO product conforms to the Reg. (EC) 1829/2003 & 1830/2003.
Free Pesticides product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 396/2005 and its subsequent amendments.
Free BSE/TSE product conforms to the Reg. (EU) 999/2001.
Free Allergen product conforms to the Reg. (EU) No 1169/2011.
NON Irradiated product conforms to the EU Dir. Nº 1999/2/EC and 1999/3/EC.
Free Nanomaterials product conforms to the Reg. (EU) No 1169/2011.
Free Contaminants product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 1881/2006 and No 629/2008.
Free Residual Solvents product conforms to the Dir. (EU) 2010/59/EC and 2009/32/EC.
STORAGE: Store in a cool, dark place, away from light.
BEST BEFORE: 2 years.
Norms: Complies manufacturer´s specifications.
*Product characteristics may vary from one batch to another due to the origin of the raw materials used in its manufacture, their area of origin, or natural factors associated with them. These variations may affect parameters such as color, odor, taste, or moisture, without compromising its properties or quality.
*The technical data sheets are informative and may not be up-to-date. Please contact us for the latest version.
*Any additional information or supporting documentation will be provided upon request or against order.
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