Saffron

Botanical Name: Crocus sativus

Also Known As: केसर (Hindi), زعفران (Arabic), ኳርኮም (Amharic), Zafarani (Swahili), Saffraan (Afrikaans), Isafroni (Zulu), Safuran (Yoruba), Safran (French), หญ้าฝรั่น (Thai), Nghệ tây (Vietnamese), Saffron (Malay/Indonesian), ကူပိန်ယန် (Burmese), Kasubha (Tagalog)

HS Code

0910.20

Origin

Kashmir

Shelf Life

36 Months

Moisture

Max 12%

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Quality Grades

GradeDescriptionKey Metric
Mogra (Grade I)Highest grade, pure stigmas only250+ ISO Color
Lachha (Grade II)Stigmas with style attached200-250 ISO Color
Guchhi (Grade III)Bundled saffron threads150-200 ISO Color

Key Metric represents ISO Color Value indicates the coloring strength measured at 440nm, determining the quality and potency of crocin content for visual and flavor impact.

Packing

PP Bags, Jute Bags, Carton or Custom

Standard Sizes: 10Kg, 25 Kg, 50 Kg or Custom

Note: All packaging options are flexible and can be combined based on your requirements. Custom solutions available for bulk orders.

Product Specifications

ParameterSpecification
AppearanceDeep red stigmas, thread-like
ColorDeep crimson red with slight orange tip
Thread Length2cm to 4cm
MoistureMax 12%
Foreign MatterNil
Floral WasteMax 5%
SmellCharacteristic honey-like, hay notes

Chemical Specifications

ParameterSpecification
Moisture ContentMax 12%
Crocin (E 1% 1cm at 440nm)Min 200-250
Picrocrocin (E 1% 1cm at 257nm)Min 70-90
Safranal (E 1% 1cm at 330nm)20-50
Total AshMax 8%
Acid Insoluble AshMax 1.5%
Foreign MatterNil
Pesticide ResidueAs per ISO 3632 standards

Applications

  • Gourmet Cuisine
  • Luxury Beverages
  • Pharmaceutical Industry
  • Premium Cosmetics
  • Religious & Cultural Use

About This Product

The world's most precious spice, our Kashmiri saffron is harvested by hand from the pristine valleys of Pampore. Known locally as 'Kesar', each crimson thread is sun-dried to preserve its extraordinary coloring power, honey-like aroma, and distinctive flavor.