Laboratory results confirm: Safranya saffron exceeds the highest quality standard (ISO 3632)
The quality of saffron is crucial – for the aroma, color, and health benefits of this "red gold." To ensure you know exactly what ends up in your cup or on your plate, we have our saffron regularly tested by independent specialist laboratories in Germany .
Our premium saffron from Khorasan, Iran – as you can see in our saffron threads from Safranya The results found – were comprehensively analyzed by the German Laboratory for Microbiology and Hygiene in Hoyerswerda .
Which active ingredients were investigated?
The analysis focused on the three key active ingredients, which are also used by the ISO standard 3632 for quality assessment:
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Crocin – responsible for the intense coloring power
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Picrocrocin – responsible for the characteristic bitter taste
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Safranal – responsible for the typical saffron aroma
Especially with premium saffron, a high content of these substances is a clear sign of purity and quality .
Significant exceedance of the highest quality level (Category I)
The laboratory results speak for themselves:
Our saffron significantly exceeds the requirements of the highest quality level (Category I) according to ISO 3632.
| Active ingredient | Minimum value Category I | Analysis value Safranya Safran |
|---|---|---|
| Crocin | ≥ 190 | 257 |
| Picrocrocin | ≥ 70 | 90 |
| Safranal | 20–50 | 39 |
What does that mean for you?
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Significantly elevated crocin levels → even just a few threads of our premium saffron threads They color tea, rice, or desserts a deep golden yellow.
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High picrocrocin content → full-bodied, complex taste instead of a flat, “dusty” note.
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Optimal safranal value → intense, pure saffron aroma without any foreign odor.
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Why laboratory analyses are so important for saffron
ISO standard 3632 is the international standard for classifying saffron . It ensures comparability, transparency, and protection against counterfeiting .
Unfortunately, the following happens again and again on the world market:
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inferior saffron sold as premium product
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Saffron adulterated with foreign substances
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or goods with insufficient active ingredient content offered
Through independent analysis in a German specialist laboratory, we ensure that at Safranya you only receive genuine, highly concentrated premium saffron – whether as individual threads or in the oriental metal box. or in our gift boxes .
Our promise: Saffron from Khorasan, inspected in Germany
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Cultivation: in the traditional Khorasan (Faruj) region of Iran , one of the most renowned saffron growing areas in the world.
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Harvest: careful hand-harvesting in the early morning hours
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Transport: gently and in a controlled manner to Germany
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Testing: Each batch is analyzed in independent laboratories.
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Packaging: Hand-packed in Germany into high-quality glass jars, metal boxes and saffron gift sets bottled
In addition, you will find suitable accessories for saffron preparation in our shop. so that you can perfectly dose and use the high quality.
Highest quality – scientifically proven
Our laboratory results clearly show: Safranya saffron is among the best quality saffrons worldwide.
Experience the exceptional quality of our saffron for yourself –
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