Saffron Extract
Saffron Extract
Stigma Extract | Crocin / Safranal Profile | Specification-led Grades
Conventional options available
- Botanical name: Crocus sativus L.
- Other names: Saffron Crocus
- Plant part: Stigma
- Appearance: Reddish-orange to deep red fine powder, grade dependent
- Formats: Specification-led dry extract powder and formulation-compatible options
- Key specification points: Botanical identity, extract ratio or native-extract basis, crocin/crocins profile, safranal, picrocrocin, analytical method and carrier system
- Solubility: Water-dispersible to water-soluble depending on the selected grade, extraction process and carrier
What’s Saffron Extract?
Saffron extract is produced from the stigmas of Crocus sativus. For commercial formulation, the name alone is not a sufficient quality specification: botanical identity, plant part, extract basis, analytical method, marker profile, carrier and adulteration controls all need to be confirmed against the selected grade.
Herbify supports specification-led sourcing rather than treating every saffron extract as interchangeable. A quoted crocin, safranal or extract-ratio value should be reviewed together with the test method, reference standard and current batch documentation.
Specifications & Applications
- Potential applications include capsules, tablets, sachets and other pharmaceutical or complementary-medicine development, subject to finished-product requirements.
- Personal-care development may include premium serums, creams and masks when the chosen grade is suitable for the formulation and intended use.
- Compare botanical identity, stigma-only status, extraction solvent, extract ratio or native-extract basis, crocin/crocins profile, safranal, picrocrocin, moisture, carrier and analytical method.
- Confirm colour contribution, flavour and aroma impact, hygroscopicity, light and heat sensitivity, pH compatibility, dispersion and finished-product stability through bench trials.
- Because saffron is a high-value botanical, identity and adulteration controls should be part of supplier and batch review.
Australian regulatory note: The presence of Crocus sativus in Australian listed medicines does not automatically establish that every extract grade, dose, claim or food application is acceptable. Confirm the selected raw material, intended use, finished-product presentation and current regulatory requirements before commercial use.
Documents, FAQ & Enquiries
Documents: Request the current specification and batch-specific documentation before purchase. Depending on the grade, this may include a Certificate of Analysis, botanical identity data, marker assay and method, residual-solvent information, pesticides, heavy metals, microbiological limits, allergen and GMO statements, carrier declaration and country-of-origin information.
FAQ — Is an extract ratio enough to compare grades?
No. Compare the extract basis, plant part, analytical method, marker profile, carrier and batch results.FAQ — Is every saffron extract suitable for food or beverages?
No. Traditional culinary use of saffron does not automatically determine the status of a concentrated extract. Assess the exact grade and intended use.FAQ — What should be included in an enquiry?
Provide the intended application, dosage form, target specification, annual volume, destination market, launch timing and required documents.Read the related technical guide: Saffron Extract for Mood and Premium Wellness Concepts.
For samples and bulk supply enquiries, contact info@herbify.com.au.
