Latin Name: Crocus sativus

Active Ingredient: Crocetin，safranal，Crocin

Test Method: UV or TLC

Appearance: Orange to orange red powder，Slightly special flavor.

Specification: Crocetin 0.3%，safranal 0.2%-0.4%，Crocin 2%， 4:1, 10:1, 20:1, etc.

Sieve analysis: 100mesh

Loss on Drying: ≤5%

Residue of ignition: ≤5%

Extraction Solvent: Ethanol

Total Plate Count: <1000cfu/g GB 4789.2-2010

Yeast and Mold: <25cfu/g GB 4789.15-2010

E. Coil: Negative GB 4789.38-2012

Staphylococcus aureus: Negative GB 4789.10-2010

Storage: Store in cool and dry place; Away from strong sunlight, heat and moisture.

Package: 10kg/carton or 25kg/drum, 2.5kg/bag, vacuum packing.

Heavy Metal Test Method (International standard)

Pb≤1.0mg/kg GB 5009.12-2010

As≤0.5mg/kg GB/T 5009.11-2003

Hg≤0.01mg/kg GB/T 5009.17-2003

Cr≤0.5mg/kg GB/T 5009.123-2003

Cd≤0.2mg/kg GB/T 5009.15-2003

Total Heavy Metal＜10ppm