Instant Saffron Granule | 40 g

Product Description

Instant Saffron Grade 1 is a ready-to-use saffron extract in granule form, designed to simplify saffron preparation for food and beverage applications. The granules dissolve quickly in hot or cold liquids without leaving residue and can be used without the grinding and steeping normally required for traditional saffron.

The product is manufactured using microencapsulation and freeze-drying technology. According to the product data sheet, this process is designed to preserve key saffron compounds including crocin, safranal, and picrocrocin while providing a stable granulated format.

Each package contains 40 g of instant saffron granules in a sachet placed inside a cylindrical cardboard can. The larger format is suitable for applications where repeated or higher-volume use is required.

Ingredients

Saffron extract (Crocus sativus L. stigma) and Maltodextrin (carrier).

Key Benefits

• Instant solubility in hot or cold liquids with no residue
• No grinding or traditional brewing process required
• Granule format for convenient handling and use
• Designed to resist oxidation and degradation
• Designed to preserve crocin, safranal, and picrocrocin
• No artificial preservatives specified in the product data sheet
• Suitable for beverages, rice dishes, desserts, baked goods, soups, and other food applications
• Shelf life of up to 24 months without refrigeration

Directions for Use

Instant saffron can be added directly to foods and beverages without a separate preparation process.

1. Add the desired amount directly to beverages such as tea, milk, and smoothies, or to foods such as rice, soups, and desserts.
2. Alternatively, mix the granules with warm water and allow them to dissolve before adding the extract to the food or beverage.

Packaging Information

Description	Dimensions (cm)	Net Weight	Gross Weight
A cylindrical cardboard can containing one 40 g sachet of instant granulated saffron	12 × 9	40 g	≈100 g
Master carton prepared according to the customer’s requested order quantity	Calculated according to order quantity	According to order quantity	According to order quantity

Commercial customers requiring larger quantities can buy saffron in bulk through Esfedan’s bulk product range.

Physical, Chemical and Microbiological Test Results

The following values are provided in the product data sheet. The technical data are based on Esfedan’s internal quality control results and confirmed by Eurofins independent laboratory testing.

Test Title	Acceptable	Result of Test	Method
Color Strength (Crocin) in 440 nm	Min. 35	37.00	ISO 3632-2:2010
Moisture and Volatile Matter Content	Max. 5	4.13	ISO 3632-2:2010
Saffron Characteristics – Flavor (Safranal)	Min. 6	11.00	ISO 3632-2:2010
Dry Extract (Total Solids)	Min. 70	94.50	ISO 3632-2:2010
Total Ash	Max. 8	4.83	NMKL 173:2005 mod
Bitterness (Picrocrocin) in 257 nm	Min. 2	21.00	ISO 3632-2:2010
Synthetic Dyes Detection	Negative	Negative	ISO 3632-2:2010
Cadmium (Cd)	Max. 0.10	0.0059	MET-FQ-ICP-MS
Arsenic (As)	Max. 0.50	0.037	MET-FQ-ICP-MS
Lead (Pb)	Max. 0.50	0.094	MET-FQ-ICP-MS
Mercury (Hg)	Max. 0.10	0.004	MET-FQ-ICP-MS
Salmonella	Negative	Negative	C5162069
Presumptive Bacillus cereus	Max. 0.1	<40	C5162021
Molds and Yeasts at 25°C	Max. 0.05	<10	C5162011
Presumptive Escherichia coli (1 g)	Negative	Negative	ISO 7251:2005

The product data sheet states that the tested product is harm free and fit for human consumption.

Customized Production

Instant saffron granules can be produced with customized extract strength according to customer requirements. Esfedan can adjust the extract strength for different food and commercial applications.

Storage and Shelf Life

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. The product has a shelf life of up to 24 months when stored under the recommended conditions.

Warnings

May contain allergens. Consult your physician if you have a history of allergies.

More About Saffron

Customers looking for other product formats and package sizes can buy saffron from Esfedan’s product range.

Esfedan operates as a saffron supplier providing traditional and instant saffron products for different commercial and food applications.

For an overview of traditional grades and physical forms, see Esfedan’s guide to Types of Iranian Saffron.