Saffron extract source: High quality saffron extract is a kind of natural edible pigment extracted from rubiaceous plant gardenia fruit. The main compositions are crocin and cricetin of series of carotinoid pigment.
Saffron extract introduction: Saffron Extract's folkloric uses as an herbal medicine are legendary and legion. It was used for its carminative(suppressing cramps and flatulence) and emmenagogic (enhancing pelvic blood flow) properties.Medieval Europeans used Saffron Extract to treat respiratory disorders,coughs and colds,scarlet fever, smallpox, cancer, hypoxia, and asthma. Other targets were: Saffron Extract used to improve blood disorders,insomnia, paralysis, heart diseases, stomach upsets, gout, chronic uterine haemorrhage, dysmorrhea, amenorrhea, infant colic, and eye disorders.For the ancient Persians and Egyptians saffron was an aphrodisiac, a general-use antidote against poisoning, a digestive stimulant, and a tonic for dysentery and measles.
Appearance: yellow to brown yellow Powder
Active ingredient: Crocin
Saffron extract specifications: Crocin 50% By HPLC
Test By: HPLC
Molecular formula:C16H26O7
Structural formula: 
Main benefits:
1.Pigmentation;
2.Containing vitamin A, clearing away heat, detoxifying, reducing blood
pressure and being cholagogue; belonging to carotenoid;
3.Gardenia Yellow can be widely used in instant rice & flour products,
raw-wet flour ptoducts, raw-dry flour products, cereal products fillings, cocoa
products, chocolates and chocolate products,fruit-flavoured beverages,
beverages of fruit and vegetablejuice (pulp), frozen drinks(edible ice excluded),
candy, cakes, preserved fruits, jelly, puffed food, canned nuts & seeds,
imitation wine.
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