Saffron Extract Powder | Mood Support & Cognitive Health
Saffron, derived from the delicate stigmas of the Crocus sativus L. flower, is renowned as the world's most precious spice and a treasured botanical in traditional medicine. Blue Eyes Bio's Saffron Extract transforms this ancient treasure into a modern, potent, and standardized ingredient for the global nutraceutical and cosmeceutical industries. Our extract is meticulously optimized to deliver a consistent and high concentration of key bioactive compounds—Safranal, Crocin, and Crocetin—ensuring reliable efficacy in your formulations. Trust us as your strategic supplier to create premium products that address the growing markets for natural mood support, cognitive health, and antioxidant protection.
Standardized for Key Actives:10:1(TLC )，2%、5%、10%、20%. Precisely standardized for critical markers like Safranal (for aroma and mood) and Crocin (for color and antioxidant power), guaranteeing consistent biological activity.
Clinically-Researched Benefits: Supported by human clinical studies for its positive effects on mood, alleviating mild-to-moderate depression, reducing anxiety, and supporting cognitive function.
Powerful Antioxidant Profile: Offers exceptional protection against oxidative stress, making it valuable for anti-aging formulations in both supplements and skincare.
Appetite & Weight Management: Emerging research supports its role in promoting satiety and aiding in weight management programs.
Dual-Industry Application: Uniquely effective for both dietary supplements (mood, brain health) and cosmeceuticals (anti-aging, brightening serums).
Purity & Safety: Rigorously tested for contaminants and adulterants, a critical assurance given Saffron's high value.
Parameter | Specification | Test Method |
Product Name | Saffron Extract Powder | - |
Botanical Source | Crocus sativus L. | - |
Part Used | Stigma | - |
Appearance | Proportional extract is brown, standard extract :Reddish-Brown Fine Powder(color varies depending on purity) | Visual |
Product specifications | 10:1 (TLC), 2%, 5%, 10%, 20% crocin (also known as saffron glycoside, crocin) | |
Actives Marker | Total Crocins ≥ 10% | UV-Vis |
Chemical components: | Contains carthamin, neocarthamin, carthamone, safflower polysaccharide, palmitic acid, cinnamic acid and lauric acid. | |
Safranal | ≥ 2% | HPLC |
Loss on Drying | ≤ 5.0% | Karl Fischer |
Particle Size | 100% pass 80 mesh | Sieve Analysis |
Heavy Metals | ≤ 10.0 ppm | ICP-MS |
Lead (Pb) | ≤ 3.0 ppm | ICP-MS |
Arsenic (As) | ≤ 2.0 ppm | ICP-MS |
Cadmium (Cd) | ≤ 1.0 ppm | ICP-MS |
Mercury (Hg) | ≤ 0.1 ppm | ICP-MS |
Total Plate Count | ≤ 5,000 CFU/g | USP <61> |
Yeast & Mold | ≤ 500 CFU/g | USP <61> |
E. Coli | Negative | USP <62> |
Salmonella | Negative | USP <62> |
Storage | Store in a sealed container in a cool, dry, dark place. | - |
Shelf Life | 24 Months |
1. Nutraceuticals & Dietary Supplements: Mood support and stress relief capsules, cognitive health blends, PMS and women's health formulas, antioxidant complexes.
2. Functional Foods & Beverages: (Typically used in very low doses due to potency) Mood-enhancing teas, functional chocolates, and premium wellness shots.
3. Cosmetics & Skincare (Cosmeceuticals): High-end anti-aging creams, serums for skin brightening and evening tone, and products designed to protect against environmental stressors.
4. Sports Nutrition: Incorporated into formulations focused on recovery and reducing oxidative stress post-exercise.
Standard Packaging: 100g/bag, 500g/bag, 1 kg/bag. 25kg cardboard drum, 1kg aluminum foil bag
Custom packaging is available to ensure utmost product integrity and minimize oxidation.
1. Anti-Adulteration Testing: We employ advanced analytical methods (like HPLC fingerprinting) to guarantee the authenticity and purity of our Saffron Extract, a critical differentiator in the market.
2. Concentrated Potency: Our extract allows clients to use a small, cost-effective dose in their formulations while achieving clinical-level efficacy.
3. Technical Dossier: We provide comprehensive support documentation, including clinical study summaries and formulation guidance, to help you market your product effectively.
4. Global Compliance Expertise: We understand the regulatory landscape for Saffron across North America, Europe, and Asia, ensuring a smooth market entry for your products.