CERTIFIED SAFFRON QUALITY FROM HERAT

 Laboratory Analysis

Independent Laboratory Testing

The quality of our saffron has been analysed by a specialised laboratory for microbiology and hygiene. In a comprehensive test report, various physicochemical properties were examined, including moisture content, aroma, bitterness, and colouring strength. These measurements indicate whether the saffron meets international quality standards and confirm the absolute purity of the product.

Ein lächelnder Verkäufer mit traditioneller Kopfbedeckung sitzt inmitten von Jutesäcken voller Gewürze und hält eine grosse Schüssel mit leuchtend rotem Safran in der Hand.
Eine Werbegrafik mit roten Safranfäden, dem Text „Royal Safran“ und einem historischen Text über Herat, Afghanistan.

ISO Standard

Certified Saffron Quality

The analysis was conducted according to the international standard ISO 3632. This standard is recognised worldwide as the most important reference for evaluating saffron quality. It measures key factors such as crocin (colouring strength), picrocrocin (bitterness), and safranal (aroma). Only saffron with exceptionally high values achieves the highest quality category.

Ein schwarzer Umriss eines Häkchens, zentriert in einem Kreis.

Laboratory-tested saffron quality

Ein schwarzer Umriss eines Häkchens in einem Kreis.

ISO standard tested values

Eine einfache schwarze Strichzeichnung eines Häkchens, zentriert in einem Kreis.

Transparent origin from Herat

Analysis Results

Confirmed Quality Values

The tested saffron achieved outstanding analytical values. The colouring strength (crocin) was measured at approximately 269, while the bitterness (picrocrocin) was around 101, and the aroma (safranal) stood at approximately 32. The moisture content, at roughly 6.1%, was also well within the permissible limits. These results confirm an exceptionally high level of quality.

Ein Löffel voll leuchtend roter Safranfäden neben einer kleinen, offenen Metalldose und einem Behälter auf weissem Hintergrund.

ISO Category I

Following the full laboratory analysis, the tested saffron meets the requirements for the highest quality grade according to ISO 3632. Category I represents saffron with particularly intense colour, strong aroma, and high purity. This places our saffron among the finest qualities traded internationally.

Transparency for Customers

Royal Safran publishes its quality certificates openly and traceably, giving customers the confidence that they are purchasing a genuine premium product. Whether for private kitchens, the catering industry, or retail partners: certified quality builds trust and guarantees an extraordinary taste experience.