Negin Saffron
Organic and Conventional
Product Description
SPECIFICATION SHEET
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Saffron in cut filament (Negin)
Varieties: Crocus Sativus L.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Iran
CERTIFICATION: EU Organic Certified by KIWA BCS
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION :The highest quality of the saffron-threads. It is made up of all red stigmas which have been professionally cut and separated from the style by hand, making sure there is no break or damage to the saffron threads. Widely used in food and beverages, cosmetic and perfumes industries and it has superb coloring strength.
STORAGE AND SHELF LIFE : Cool and dry storage, 12 months from packing date
PACKAGING:Carton, plastic, metal and wooden packages (according to customer’s order)
ORGANOLEPTIC CHARACTERISTICS:
Flavor : A little bitter
Aroma : Fascinating fragrance
Texture : Dry and brittle
Appearance: Red threads
PHYSIO-CHEMICAL PROPERTIES :
Foreign material: Negative
Moisture and volatile matter: <10%
Total ash:< 5.5%
Solubility in cold water (based on dry basis): <65%
Picocroxin (based on dry basis): >85
Safranal (based on dry basis): >20-50
Crocin (based on dry basis): >220
Additive colors: Negative
Microorganism: 3*105 cfu/gr
Total Escherichia: Negative
Mould: 103 cfu/gr
