Saffron Extract Powder (Crocus sativus) — Bulk B2B Supplier
Saffron extract powder is a water-soluble 100:1 extract of Crocus sativus stigma — the source of the saffron spice — carrying the natural crocin colour compounds that give a luminous yellow-orange colour, along with saffron’s characteristic aroma and flavour, in a stable yellow powder for B2B and OEM use across beverages, rice dishes, dairy, bakery, confectionery and supplement blends. It is manufactured in bulk by Bionutricia Extract (Bionutricia Manufacturing Sdn Bhd), a JAKIM Halal, FSSC 22000, GMP, HACCP and MeSTI manufacturer in Malaysia, with a Certificate of Analysis on every lot.
Quick facts for formulators
- Botanical / part: Crocus sativus (saffron), stigma
- Extraction ratio: 100:1
- Marker compound: crocins (natural saffron colour compounds), present
- Function: natural yellow-orange colour & characteristic saffron flavour for F&B and supplement blends
- Form / colour / odour: yellow non-free-flowing powder, characteristic odour
- Solubility: soluble in water · Moisture: 2–8% · pH: 4–6
- Typical serving / use: 250–750 mg · Particle: >95% / 60 mesh
- Pack sizes: 1 kg · 5 kg · 20 kg
- Certifications: JAKIM Halal · FSSC 22000 · GMP · HACCP · MeSTI · COA per lot
- Clean label: vegan, non-GMO, gluten-free (<20 ppm), not irradiated, porcine DNA absent, no listed allergens
- Shelf life: 24 months sealed, cool & dry · Origin: Malaysia
- Heavy metals: As <0.1 · Pb <0.2 · Cd <0.5 · Hg <0.1 · Sb <0.1 ppm · Microbial: within limits
What is saffron extract powder?
Saffron (Crocus sativus) is the dried stigma of the saffron crocus, hand-harvested and prized for centuries as the world’s most valuable spice for the luminous yellow-orange colour and unmistakable aroma it lends to food. Its colour comes from a group of water-soluble carotenoid glycosides called crocins, while its characteristic aroma and flavour come from compounds such as safranal and picrocrocin. Bionutricia’s saffron extract powder is a 100:1 extract of the stigma, concentrated and dried into a stable, yellow, water-soluble powder that carries the natural crocins, giving formulators a consistent, easy-to-handle colour-and-flavour raw material in place of variable whole-thread inputs.
What is it used for in formulation?
It is used as a bulk raw colour-and-flavour ingredient wherever the signature saffron hue and note are wanted: rice dishes such as biryani, paella, risotto and jewelled rice; beverages and ready-to-drink products; dairy, ice cream and desserts; bakery and confectionery; seasoning and spice blends; and supplement drink powders. Because it is water-soluble it disperses readily into liquid systems, and it is dosed to the target colour depth and flavour intensity — for supplement and beverage formats a typical serving is 250–750 mg. Saffron is often paired with complementary spices or natural colours to build a full sensory profile.
Typical specification
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Botanical source / part | Crocus sativus (saffron), stigma |
| Extraction ratio | 100:1 |
| Marker compound | Crocins (natural colour compounds), present |
| Appearance / colour | Non-free-flowing powder, yellow |
| Odour | Characteristic |
| Solubility in water | Soluble |
| Moisture | 2–8% |
| pH | 4–6 |
| Particle size / mesh | > 95% through 60 mesh |
| Typical serving / use | 250–750 mg |
| Porcine DNA | Absent |
| Heavy metals (As, Pb, Cd, Hg, Sb) | As < 0.1 ppm, Pb < 0.2 ppm, Cd < 0.5 ppm, Hg < 0.1 ppm, Sb < 0.1 ppm |
| Microbial (APC, Y&M, coliform, E. coli) | APC < 10⁴ cfu/g, Y&M < 10³ cfu/g, coliforms < 10² cfu/g, E. coli absent |
| Certifications | JAKIM Halal, FSSC 22000, GMP, HACCP, MeSTI |
| Shelf life | 24 months sealed, cool & dry |
| Pack sizes | 1 kg, 5 kg, 20 kg |
| Country of origin | Malaysia |
Why source saffron extract from Bionutricia?
Bionutricia Extract has manufactured standardized plant and spice extracts since 2006 under a full halal and international food-safety stack (JAKIM Halal, FSSC 22000, GMP, HACCP, MeSTI), issuing a Certificate of Analysis on every lot with porcine DNA confirmed absent. Its patented (MY-188945-A) green-biotechnology process concentrates saffron’s natural crocins into a clean, water-soluble powder without added fillers, flavours, preservatives or artificial colours, and bulk OEM, custom standardisation and packing are available for brand and manufacturer customers building premium colour-and-flavour and natural-spice products.
Frequently asked questions
Is it halal certified? Yes — JAKIM Halal (verifiable on the Halal Malaysia portal), plus FSSC 22000, GMP, HACCP, MeSTI; porcine DNA absent; COA per lot.
Standardized to what / is a COA available? 100:1 water-soluble stigma extract carrying the natural crocin colour compounds; yellow non-free-flowing powder, moisture 2–8%, pH 4–6; COA per lot.
What colour & flavour does it give? A luminous yellow-orange colour from crocins, plus saffron’s characteristic aroma and flavour from compounds such as safranal and picrocrocin (supplied as a compositional colour/flavour ingredient; no health claims).
How is it dosed / is it water soluble? Soluble in water; typically used at 250–750 mg per serving in supplement and beverage formats, or to the target colour and flavour intensity in food.
Botanical source & origin? Crocus sativus stigma (the saffron spice), manufactured into extract powder in Malaysia.
Clean-label option? Vegan, non-GMO, gluten-free (<20 ppm), not irradiated; no listed allergens; no added fillers, flavours, preservatives or artificial colours.
Applications? Rice dishes (biryani, paella, risotto), beverages and RTD, dairy and desserts, bakery and confectionery, seasoning blends, and supplement drink powders.
Pack sizes, MOQ & lead time / OEM & samples? 1 kg · 5 kg · 20 kg; pre-order packing ~1–2 weeks; bulk MOQ & pricing on quotation; OEM, custom standardisation and paid samples for serious B2B enquiries.
