Quality Control
According to ISO norms our Skilled Professionals Assort the Best Quality Stigmas with the Help of Sophisticated Equipments. The Assorted Stigmas ( Saffron ) is then sent to a Government Approved Test House for Quality Grading under Highly Qualified Technical Personnel.
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Following are the Quality Parameters Grade-1 Saffron has to Pass.
Reference to Protocol : IS 5453 (Part-1) : 1996 (GRADE-1), Reaffirmed 2003.
| Test | Prescribed Limit | Method. |
|---|---|---|
| Saffranal – for fragrance | 20 – 50 | IS:5453,P-II,1996 |
| Colouring Strength | 190 Min. | IS:5453,P-II,1996 |
| Total Ash % by mass | 8 Max. | IS:5453,P-II,1996 |
| Acid Insoluble Ash | 1 Max. | IS:5453,P-II,1996 |
| Moisture & Volatile Matter | 12 Max. | IS:5453,P-II,1996 |
| Solubility in Cold Water | 65 Max. | IS:1797,1985 |
| Bitterness ( Flavour ) | 70 Min. | IS:5453,P-II,1996 |
| Total Nitrogen % by mass | 3 Max. | IS:5194,1969 |
| Crude Fibre % by mass | 6 Max. | IS: 1797, 1985 |
Once the Saffron meets the above specified requirements it is Eligible to be Termed as GRADE ‘I’ SAFFRON*