Cognitive Support & Mood · Specialty
Saffron Extract
Crocus sativus · Stigma
Chinese name: 藏红花提取物
Stigma-derived saffron extract standardized to crocin and safranal, with batch authenticity checks for a botanical that is frequently diluted.
Reviewed October 2026 · Specification PDF ↓ · Method: HPLC →
2%
Crocin
1 kg
Minimum order
1–7 days
Indicative lead time
1 kg foil pouch
Standard packing
Specification
What the certificate will report
| Crocin | 2% (HPLC) |
|---|---|
| Safranal | 0.3% (HPLC) |
| Plant part | Stigma |
| Carrier | None, or maltodextrin on request |
| Marker compounds | Crocin, crocetin, safranal, picrocrocin |
| Appearance | Orange-red to deep red powder |
| Solubility | Water-soluble; strong color at low dose |
| Standard packaging | 1 kg foil pouch · 5 kg carton · 10 kg carton |
| Minimum order | 1 kg |
| Indicative lead time | 1–7 days |
The method behind the marker value matters as much as the number. Read how it works, what it proves, and where it stops.
Method guide →Specifications are confirmed in writing before quotation. Lead times start after specification and packaging approval, not after the first email.
Application
Where this grade fits
- Mood and calm capsules
- Women's wellness formulas
- Premium sleep blends
- Functional beverages
Available forms
Packing options
Application guides
What to confirm before ordering
- Saffron is one of the most adulterated botanicals. Ask for stigma-only sourcing, crocin and safranal figures, and an authenticity test.
- The color is intense and can stain equipment. Request a dilution or premix option for capsule lines.
Documentation
Released with every lot
- Batch-specific certificate of analysis against the agreed specification
- Technical data sheet with source, part, carrier, and storage
- Safety data sheet in the 16-section format
- Allergen and GMO statements signed for the batch
- Origin and traceability record linking herb lot and manufacturing lot
- Halal, Kosher, or organic certificates where the grade and facility are covered
Buyer questions
Practical answers
What is Saffron Extract standardized to, and how is it measured?
Crocin: 2% (HPLC). The marker set is Crocin, crocetin, safranal, picrocrocin. The primary method is HPLC; the batch COA reports the result against the agreed specification. Other ratios, marker ranges, carriers, and mesh sizes can be quoted as a custom grade after a feasibility review.
Which source and plant part are used for Saffron Extract?
Crocus sativus; Stigma. The source and part are stated on the specification and the COA because they are release parameters, not marketing descriptions. If the label names a different part, confirm it before the first order.
Which applications does Saffron Extract fit?
Mood and calm capsules, Women's wellness formulas, Premium sleep blends, Functional beverages. The grade is selected against the finished format, dose, and destination market; a sample and application brief are more useful than a generic catalogue comparison.
Which documents are supplied with the batch?
A batch-specific COA, technical data sheet, SDS, allergen and GMO statements, and an origin record. Third-party heavy-metal, pesticide, or microbiological reports can be arranged, as can Halal, Kosher, or organic certificates where the grade is covered.
What is the minimum order, lead time, and sample size?
1 kg minimum, packed in a 1 kg foil pouch; bulk drums are available as quantities scale. 1–7 days after specification and order confirmation. Samples are typically 100–500 g with their own COA, usually within 3–5 business days after the specification is agreed.
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Read the note →Next step
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