✅ Product Type: Negin (Saffron Filament Grade 1)
⚖️ Net Weight: 28 g
🌍 Origin: Iran
🏷️ Product Code: SA834131
📋 HS Code: 09102030
📦 Packaging: Cardboard can
🧪 Coloring Strength (Crocin): Min. 240 | Tested result: 268
🌸 Aroma (Safranal): Tested result: 39
🍴 Flavor (Picrocrocin): Tested result: 89
💧 Moisture Content: Max. 10% | Tested result: 7.08%
🎨 Added Color: Negative
⏳ Shelf Life: 24 months from the packaging date when stored in a cool and dry place
📑 Certifications: ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, HACCP, Halal, Iran National Standard, Iran FDA Health Code
€45.00
Negin Saffron are the best quality types of saffron in the world with slight differences. These premia all red saffron types have more coloring power compared to other types of saffron filaments. But, note that all people can not distinguish this difference in the coloring power and maybe, only experts can discern it.
This product is a negin saffron, classified as Saffron Filament Grade 1 and made from hand-picked Iranian saffron. The filaments are carefully sorted, moisture-controlled, and packaged to help preserve their natural color, aroma, flavor, and freshness.The filaments are carefully sorted, moisture-controlled, and packaged to help preserve their natural color, aroma, flavor, and freshness.
The specified minimum coloring strength of this product is 240 Crocin. Laboratory testing recorded a Crocin value of 268, a Picrocrocin value of 89, and a Safranal value of 39.
Each package contains 28 g of saffron in a cardboard can. The product is suitable for culinary, foodservice, retail, and food production applications.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Negin (Saffron Filament Grade 1) |
| Botanical Name | Crocus sativus L. |
| Net Weight | 28 g |
| Origin | Iran |
| Product Code / Art No. | SA834131 |
| HS Code | 09102030 |
| Packaging | Cardboard can |
| Minimum Crocin | 240 |
| Tested Crocin | 268 |
| Tested Picrocrocin | 89 |
| Tested Safranal | 39 |
| Tested Moisture | 7.08% |
| Added Artificial Color | Negative |
| Shelf Life | 24 months from packaging date |
Each unit contains 28 g of saffron in a cardboard can. The packaging specifications are shown below.
| Description | Dimensions (cm) | Net Weight | Gross Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saffron in a cardboard can | 9 × 6 | 28 g | ≈70 g |
| 24 pcs in one Master Box | 37 × 19 × 13 | 672 g | ≈1.8 kg |
| Large shipping carton according to the number of customer orders | – | – | – |
For customers requiring larger commercial quantities, Esfedan also provides options to buy saffron in bulk.
The following nutritional values are provided for approximately 1 g of saffron (Crocus sativus L.).
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Energy | 3.4 kcal |
| Total Carbohydrate | 0.653 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.039 g |
| Total Fat | 0.04082 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0.01586 g |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.00429 g |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.02067 g |
| Protein | 0.1143 g |
| Vitamin A | 5.3 IU |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.00115 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.00267 mg |
| Niacin / Vitamin B3 | 0.0146 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.808 mg |
| Calcium | 1.11 mg |
| Iron | 0.111 mg |
| Magnesium | 2.64 mg |
| Phosphorus | 2.52 mg |
| Potassium | 17.24 mg |
| Sodium | 1.48 mg |
| Zinc | 0.0109 mg |
| Sugar | 0 g |
The physical, chemical, and microbiological characteristics of the product were tested using the methods specified in the product data sheet.
| Test Title | Grade III | Grade II | Grade I | EXTRA | Result of Test | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extraneous matter (floral and plant waste), % Max | Max 5 | Max 3 | Max 0.5 | Max 0.25 | 0.11 | ISO 3632-2:2010 |
| Foreign matter from non-animals (other plants), % Max | Max 1 | Max 0.5 | Max 0.1 | Max 0.1 | 0.03 | ISO 3632-2:2010 |
| Moisture and volatile matter content | Max 12 | Max 12 | Max 12 | Max 12 | 7.08 | ISO 3632-2:2010 |
| Colouring strength (Crocins) in 440 nm on a dry basis | Min 120 | Min 170 | Min 200 | Min 230 | 268 | ISO 3632-2:2010 |
| Taste Strength (Picrocrocin) in 257 nm on a dry basis | Min 40 | Min 55 | Min 70 | Min 80 | 89 | ISO 3632-2:2010 |
| Safranal (Aroma Strength) in 330 nm on a dry basis | Min 20 / Max 50 | Min 20 / Max 50 | Min 20 / Max 50 | Min 30 / Max 50 | 39 | ISO 3632-2:2010 |
| Extract solubility in cold water on a dry basis, % Max | Max 65 | Max 65 | Max 65 | Max 65 | 58.73 | ISO 3632-2:2010 / ISO 941 |
| Added color (Artificial colorants) | Negative | Negative | ISO 3632-2:2010 | |||
| Total ash on a dry basis, % Max | Max 8 | Max 8 | Max 8 | Max 8 | 4.63 | ISO 3632-2:2010 / ISO 928 |
| Acid-insoluble ash on a dry basis, % Max | Max 1.5 | Max 1 | Max 1 | Max 1 | 0.38 | ISO 3632-2:2010 / ISO 930 |
| Total Count | Max 3 × 105 cfu/g | 2 × 104 | INSO 5272-1 | |||
| Escherichia Coli | Negative | Negative | INSO 2946 | |||
The subject product is harm free and fit for human consumption.
Negin (Saffron Filament Grade 1) (Crocus sativus L.)
The product consists of natural saffron threads. Artificial colorants were not detected in the laboratory test.
Store in a cool and dry place away from direct sunlight.
Best before 24 months from the packaging date when stored in a cool and dry place.
May contain allergens. Consult your physician if you have a history of allergies.
This product originates in Iran. To learn more about Iran and other saffron producing countries, see Esfedan’s guide to the main saffron-producing regions around the world.
Saffron can differ in filament structure, processing, color, aroma, flavor, and laboratory specifications. These characteristics are also discussed in Esfedan’s guide to the best saffron in the world.
Customers looking for other saffron types and package sizes can buy saffron from Esfedan’s product range.
Since 1998, Esfedan Group has managed different stages of saffron production, including cultivation, harvesting, processing, drying, sorting, and packaging. The company’s facilities include cold storage for freshly harvested saffron flowers and more than 14,000 square meters of specialized space for sorting, separating, and drying saffron.
Esfedan operates under internationally recognized food safety and quality systems including ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, HACCP, Halal, Iran National Standard, and the Health Code issued by the Iran Food and Drug Administration.
Esfedan has also received 21 national awards as an exemplary and leading saffron exporter from Iran.
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