| Botanical Name | Crocus sativus |
| Common Name | Kesar, Zafran saffron, |
| Country of Origin | india |
| Solubility | partially soluble in alcohol |
| Specific Gravity | 0.942 to 0.970 |
| Optical Rotation | -3° to -5° |
| Refrective Index | 1.4750 to 1.4990 |
| PlantPart | Stigma of leaves |
| Bland With | 6- acetoxydihydrotheaspirane, Agrumen nitrile, Alpha- amyl cinnamyl formate |
| CAS No | 2216-51-5 |
| Flash Point | 93.33 °C |
| Extraction Method | Steam Distillation |
Saffron/ Zafran/Kesar Absolute are one of the most expensive spices. Its oil has a woody, spicy and hay like odour. The absolute has in it properties of anti-mutagenic, anticarcinogenic, immunomodulating & antioxidant that makes it used in a wide variety of products.
Originated in Asia Minor, the plant was introduced into Spain by Arabs before spreading to France and the western Mediterranean. In ancient Egypt, it is also known as a medicinal plant. It was made into attar for magical uses. It is one of the bets attar for heart center and promoting compassionate state of awareness.
Color : a woody, spicy, hay like odour,
Aroma : Warm and soothing
Carbohydrates 12.0–15.0 Water 9.0–14.0 Polypeptides 11.0–13.0 Cellulose 4.0–7.0 Lipids 3.0–8.0 Minerals 1.0–1.5 Non-nitrogenous 40.0
Used as Anticarcinogenic, Anti-mutagenic, Immunomodulating, Antioxidant.
