Technical data sheet
Reference Nº: EXT-979-1
Date: 01/07/2025
SAFFRON D.E. 2% Safranal
| CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION | |
| BOTANICAL NAME | Crocus sativus L. |
| GEOGRAPHICAL ORIGIN | Europe |
| PART PLANT USED | Stigmata |
| CARRIER | Corn starch |
| PRESERVATIVES | Absence |
| EXTRACTION SOLVENTS | Water-Ethanol |
| RATIO* | 0.5:1 |
| *0,5 kg de estigmas secos producen 1 kg de extracto final con excipiente./ 0,5 Kg of dried estigmas produce 1 kg of final extract with carrier. | |
| APPEARANCE | Reddish brown powder* |
| ODOUR | Characteristic |
| TASTE | Characteristic |
Specifications
Standard
Method
| GRANULOMETRY | <0.5 mm | Internal Method |
| DENSITY | ≈0.8 g/ml | Internal Method |
| LOSS ON DRYING | ≤10% | Internal Method |
| SOLUBILITY | Miscible but not completely soluble in water. Unmiscible in mineral oils. | Internal Method |
| ANALYTICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF SAFFRON USED | ||
| Colouring strength (expressed as crocins) on dry matter | ≥200 | Internal Method |
| Flavour strength (expressed as picrocrocin) on dry matter | ≥70 | Internal Method |
| Aroma strength (expressed as safranal) on dry matter | 20 – 50 | Internal Method |
| Moisture and volatile matter content (mass fraction) | ≤10.0% | Internal Method |
| Total Ash (mass fraction) on dry matter | ≤8.0% | Internal Method |
| Acid-insoluble ash (mass fraction) on dry matter | ≤1.0% | Internal Method |
| ASSAY | ||
| SAFRANAL (UV) | ≥2% | Internal Method |
| CROCINS (UV) | ≥4% | Internal Method |
Metals
Pollutants
Standard
Method
| ARSENIC | <1 ppm | Internal Method |
| LEAD | <1 ppm | Internal Method |
| CADMIUM | <1 ppm | Internal Method |
| MERCURY | <0.1 ppm | Internal Method |
Contaminants
Contaminants
Standard
Assay
| TOTAL AFLATOXINS (B1+B2+G1+G2) | <10 ppb | Internal Method |
| OCHRATOXIN | <15 ppb | Reg. (EU) No 2022/1370 |
| BENZO(a)PYRENES | <10 ppb | Reg. (EU) No 2015/1933 |
| PAH´s | <50 ppb | Reg. (EU) No 2015/1933 |
| ETO | <0.01 ppm | Internal Method |
| PA´s | <400 ppb | Internal Method |
Other informations
Use: Food.
Product suitable for Vegetarians and Vegans.
Product with Halal and Kosher certificates.
GMO Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 1829/2003 & No 1830/2003.
Product is NOT Irradiated conforms to the Dir. 1999/2/EC.
Allergens Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EU) Nº 1169/2011.
Pesticides Free Product conforms with Regulation (EC) Nº 396/2005.
Residuals Solvents Free Product conforms to the Dir. 2009/32/EC.
Nanomaterial Technology UNTREATED product conforms to the Reg. (EU) Nº 1169/2011.
BSE/TSE Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EU) No 999/2001
Titanium dioxide free product.
Storage:Keep in a cool and dark place.
Shelf life: 2 years.
Norms: Complies manufacturer´s specifications.
For the indicated regulations and directives, subsequent modifications are included.
ALL DATA SHOWN ARE FROM OUR SUPPLIER-MANUFACTURER. THE ABOVE INFORMATION DOES NOT EXEMPT FROM THE OBLIGATION TO IDENTIFY AND CONTROL THE PRODUCT IN RELATION TO THE INTENDED USE. THIS DOCUMENT IS GENERATED BY COMPUTER AND IS VALID WITHOUT SIGNATURE.
STORAGE CONDITIONS
Product suitable for Vegetarians and Vegans.
Product with Halal and Kosher certificates.
GMO Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 1829/2003 & No 1830/2003.
Product is NOT Irradiated conforms to the Dir. 1999/2/EC.
Allergens Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EU) Nº 1169/2011.
Pesticides Free Product conforms with Regulation (EC) Nº 396/2005.
Residuals Solvents Free Product conforms to the Dir. 2009/32/EC.
Nanomaterial Technology UNTREATED product conforms to the Reg. (EU) Nº 1169/2011.
BSE/TSE Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EU) No 999/2001
Titanium dioxide free product.
Storage:Keep in a cool and dark place.
Shelf life: 2 years.
Norms: Complies manufacturer´s specifications.
For the indicated regulations and directives, subsequent modifications are included.
ALL DATA SHOWN ARE FROM OUR SUPPLIER-MANUFACTURER. THE ABOVE INFORMATION DOES NOT EXEMPT FROM THE OBLIGATION TO IDENTIFY AND CONTROL THE PRODUCT IN RELATION TO THE INTENDED USE. THIS DOCUMENT IS GENERATED BY COMPUTER AND IS VALID WITHOUT SIGNATURE.
STORAGE CONDITIONS
*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.
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