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Saffron (Crocus Sativus) Stigma Extract 5% Crocetin
product description
Saffron extract 5% crocetin is a natural carotenoid active extract refined from the saffron crocus, a traditional medicinal and edible plant native to China. It is one of the most popular natural functional raw materials in global cosmetics, health food and pharmaceutical industries.Saffron is the hand-harvested stigma of Crocus sativus, and its sky-high saffron price per gram reflects the labor involved — each flower yields just three tiny red threads. Because the spice is costly and frequently adulterated, serious saffron extract suppliers differentiate on authenticity, traceability and consistent standardization of the active markers.
We select raw materials through artificial screening, strictly removing mildewed. We adopt low-temperature water extraction and macroporous resin purification technology, completely retaining the active ingredients of crocetin, avoiding high-temperature damage to active substances.
The standardized product specification is 5% Crocetin (HPLC tested). The finished product is an orange-yellow to reddish-brown fine powder, with uniform texture, no agglomeration, slight characteristic herbal odor of saffron, no peculiar smell. The product has good water solubility and dispersibility, which is convenient for subsequent formula processing and production.
Product Benefits
Saffron extract 5% crocetin has unique functional advantages verified by multiple academic studies and industrial applications, with higher cost performance and stability than traditional saffron crocetin, meeting the diversified needs of food, cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries:
1. Powerful Antioxidant Capacity
As a natural fat-soluble and water-soluble dual antioxidant, crocetin can effectively scavenge free radicals in the human body, inhibit lipid peroxidation. Its antioxidant activity is significantly higher than vitamin C and vitamin E, which can delay cell aging and protect skin and body tissues from oxidative damage.
As a natural fat-soluble and water-soluble dual antioxidant, crocetin can effectively scavenge free radicals in the human body, inhibit lipid peroxidation. Its antioxidant activity is significantly higher than vitamin C and vitamin E, which can delay cell aging and protect skin and body tissues from oxidative damage.
2. Excellent Anti-Inflammatory & Soothing Effect
Verified by Frontiers in Pharmacology research, crocetin can inhibit the expression of inflammatory factors, relieve skin redness, swelling and sensitivity, and reduce skin inflammatory reactions caused by external stimulation. It is a mild and efficient soothing raw material for sensitive skin care.
Verified by Frontiers in Pharmacology research, crocetin can inhibit the expression of inflammatory factors, relieve skin redness, swelling and sensitivity, and reduce skin inflammatory reactions caused by external stimulation. It is a mild and efficient soothing raw material for sensitive skin care.
3. Natural Skin Brightening & Anti-Aging
Crocetin can inhibit melanin precipitation, improve skin dullness and yellowish tone, and promote skin collagen synthesis. It can effectively reduce fine lines and wrinkles, brighten skin tone, and achieve natural anti-aging and brightening effects without chemical ingredients.
Crocetin can inhibit melanin precipitation, improve skin dullness and yellowish tone, and promote skin collagen synthesis. It can effectively reduce fine lines and wrinkles, brighten skin tone, and achieve natural anti-aging and brightening effects without chemical ingredients.
4. Cardiovascular & Metabolic Regulation
Multiple PMC academic papers confirm that crocetin helps regulate blood lipid levels, improve microcirculation, assist in protecting cardiovascular health, and has a positive auxiliary effect on metabolic health, widely used in functional health supplements.
Multiple PMC academic papers confirm that crocetin helps regulate blood lipid levels, improve microcirculation, assist in protecting cardiovascular health, and has a positive auxiliary effect on metabolic health, widely used in functional health supplements.
Product Application
Eye Health & Visual Comfort Supplements
Digital screen exposure has driven demand for eye-health supplements, with consumers seeking ingredients that support retinal function, macular health, and visual fatigue recovery.
Standardized 5% crocetin provides a quantifiable carotenoid active for eye-health capsules, tablets, and softgels.
Mood & Sleep Support Formulations
The mood-support supplement market continues to grow as consumers seek natural alternatives for stress management, relaxation, and sleep quality.
Crocetin has been studied for its interaction with GABA and serotonin pathways, making it suitable for mood-support and sleep-aid blends. The fine powder form blends well with other botanical actives such as ashwagandha, L-theanine, and valerian.
Antioxidant & Healthy-Aging Products
Antioxidant and anti-aging supplements remain a cornerstone of the wellness market, with consumers favoring natural carotenoids over synthetic alternatives.
Crocetin's carotenoid structure confers free-radical scavenging capacity, supporting antioxidant and cellular defense positioning. It provides a plant-based, non-synthetic alternative to common antioxidant ingredients.
case study
Case 1: European High-End Skincare Brand Cooperation
A natural clean beauty brand from Germany has purchased our 5% crocetin in bulk for a long time, applied to its core anti-aging serum series. After formula optimization, the product’s antioxidant and brightening effect is significantly improved, with stable product quality, zero customer complaints, and the product sales volume increased by 28% within one year.
Case 2: American Health Supplement Manufacturer Project
A US functional health food enterprise adopts our crocetin raw materials to develop cardiovascular health oral supplements. Our products pass their strict factory inspection and third-party efficacy testing, meet FDA food-grade standards, and have achieved stable batch supply for 3 consecutive years.
A US functional health food enterprise adopts our crocetin raw materials to develop cardiovascular health oral supplements. Our products pass their strict factory inspection and third-party efficacy testing, meet FDA food-grade standards, and have achieved stable batch supply for 3 consecutive years.
why choose us
1. Customized Processing Service: We support customized crocetin content (5%,10%), customized powder fineness, solvent type and formula compatibility adjustment. Provide personalized processing solutions according to customer’s production and formula needs.
2. Complete Document Support: Freely provide COA, MSDS, SGS test reports, qualification certificates and other filing documents, support customer product registration, customs clearance and market inspection.
3. Professional Technical Support: Equipped with professional R&D engineers and technical team, provide free formula guidance, compatibility consultation, efficacy testing technical support, solve customer’s formula application problems.
4. Perfect After-Sales Service: 7×24 hours online customer service, quick response to customer inquiries. If there is product quality problem caused by our factory, support unconditional return and exchange, fully guarantee customer rights and interests.
FAQ
Q1: Is your 5% crocetin extract pure natural and safe?
A: 100% pure natural plant extract, no synthetic ingredients, no pigments, no preservatives, no heavy metal exceeding standards. All products pass SGS third-party testing, comply with global food and cosmetic safety standards, non-toxic and non-irritating, safe for long-term use.
Q2: What are the storage and shelf life requirements of the product?
A: It is recommended to store in a sealed, cool, dry and ventilated environment, avoid direct sunlight and high temperature and humidity. The shelf life is 24 months under standard storage conditions. It is recommended to use up within 6 months after opening the seal to ensure optimal activity.
Q3: What documents can be provided for customer customs clearance and product registration?
A: We can provide complete documents including COA quality certificate, MSDS safety data sheet, SGS test report, factory qualification certificate, origin certificate, food safety certification, which fully support global customs clearance and product market filing.
Q4: Do you support free samples and small batch trial orders?
A: Yes. We provide free test samples, and support small batch trial orders (1kg/5kg/10kg) for new customers, helping customers verify product quality and formula adaptability before bulk procurement.
Q5: What is the payment and delivery cycle?
A: Conventional payment terms: T/T, Western Union, L/C. Spot goods can be delivered within 3-5 working days; customized order delivery cycle is 7-15 working days. We will arrange the fastest logistics according to customer’s delivery time requirements.
Q6: What industries is this product mainly suitable for?
A: It is widely used in high-end skin care cosmetics, functional health food, dietary supplements, pharmaceutical intermediates and natural food coloring industries, suitable for all products that need antioxidant, anti-aging, anti-inflammatory and brightening functional raw materials.
Q7:Why is saffron extract so expensive?
A: Saffron is the hand-harvested stigma of Crocus sativus, and roughly 150,000 flowers are needed for a single kilogram of dried spice, which explains the high saffron price per gram. Extract grades concentrate the active compounds, so less material is needed per serving, yet authentic crocin-rich saffron extract still commands a premium over most botanicals.
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