Chemical Analysis

S. No. Parameters Minimum Maximum
1 Moulds & Insects Nil Nil
2 Floral waste (% mm) 0.10 0.90
3 Extraneous Matter (% mm) 0.10 0.60
4 Moisture & Volatile Matter (% mm) 8 10
5 Bitterness, Expressed, as direct reading of absorbance of picrocine at 257 mm 30.00 nill
6 Safranal expressed as direct reading of absorbance at 330 mm 20 50
7 Colouring strength expressed as direct reading of absorbance of crocine at 440 mm 100 200
8 Total Ash (% mm) on dry basis 8 8.5
9 Acid Insoluble Ash (% mm) on dry basis 1.0 1.5
10 Total Nitrogen (% mm) on dry basis Nil 3
11 Foreign Colouring matter Nil Nil

Physical Analysis

S. No. Parameters Required
1. Isolated Stigmas (%) 97% – 99%
2. Colour Deep Red
3. Flavour Slight Bitter
4. Fragrance Normal Aroma