Saffron: Crocus sativus stigmas

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Saffron is the spice obtained from the stigmas of the Crocus sativus flower, harvested and dried by hand. In food supplements, it is used in the form of standardised extracts, with set levels of crocins and safranal.

Discover where saffron comes from, what a saffron extract contains, how to choose a saffron food supplement, and our selection.

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Saffron: the world’s most precious spice

Saffron comes from the purple flower of Crocus sativus. Each flower bears only three red stigmas, which are picked by hand and then dried: it takes around 150 flowers to produce a single gram of saffron.

Used since antiquity in cooking, dyeing and the traditions of many countries, it is now also available as a food supplement, in the form of standardised extracts.

150 flowers per gram

An entirely manual harvest, which explains its high price.

The stigma

Only the red filaments of the flower, not the petals, produce the spice.

Standardised extracts

Food supplements use extracts with set levels of characteristic compounds.

Composition

What does saffron contain?

The colour, flavour and aroma of saffron come from three families of compounds, which are used to standardise extracts:

Crocins

Water-soluble carotenoid pigments responsible for the yellow-orange colour.

Picrocrocin

The compound behind saffron’s slightly bitter taste.

Safranal

The main aromatic compound, which forms as the stigmas dry.

Origin

Where does saffron come from?

Iran produces the vast majority of the world’s saffron. Spain, India (Kashmir), Greece, Morocco and Afghanistan also grow it, as do a few producers in France, notably in the Quercy and Gâtinais regions.

The flower blooms in autumn, for just a few weeks a year. The stigmas must be picked on the same day, which makes saffron a demanding crop.

What the research says

Why is saffron being studied as a food supplement?

Standardised saffron extracts are the subject of clinical studies, notably on mood and emotional well-being. These studies use specific extracts, at doses in the order of 15 to 30 mg per day, over periods of a few weeks.

To date, no health claim relating to saffron is authorised in the European Union: this research therefore does not allow any particular effect to be attributed to a saffron food supplement.

Buying guide

How to choose a saffron food supplement

A standardised extract

Choose an extract with a stated crocin and safranal content, a sign of consistent quality.

The saffron dose

Check the amount of extract per day, usually between 15 and 30 mg.

On its own or combined

Saffron is often combined with B vitamins, magnesium or other plants.

The format

Capsule or gummy: choose the format that is easiest to take regularly.

Our selection

Our saffron supplements

Safrocalm: 30 mg of saffron extract per capsule, combined with KSM-66 ashwagandha, rhodiola, zinc and vitamins B3, B6, B12 and D.

Safran Gummies: 30 mg of the patented Safr’Inside™ extract and 1.4 mg of vitamin B6 per 2 gummies. Vitamin B6 contributes to normal psychological function.

Serenity Mix: 15 mg of saffron per capsule, with L-tryptophan, Lactobacillus helveticus and active B vitamins.

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Frequently asked questions

Saffron supplement FAQ

What is a saffron food supplement?

It is a supplement containing an extract of Crocus sativus stigmas, usually standardised for crocins and safranal, either on its own or combined with other ingredients.

What dose of saffron is used in food supplements?

Supplements most often provide between 15 and 30 mg of saffron extract per day. Always follow the dose stated on the label.

Why combine saffron with vitamins?

Saffron is often combined with B vitamins. Vitamin B6, for example, contributes to normal psychological function and to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.

Is culinary saffron equivalent to a supplement?

No. Saffron used in cooking is not standardised, and the amounts consumed vary widely. Supplements use extracts with set levels of active compounds.

Can you take saffron during pregnancy?

Saffron food supplements are not recommended during pregnancy and breastfeeding, unless advised by a doctor.

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Saffron

Serenity Mix

Saffron gummies

Safrocalm

Saffron: the world’s most precious spice

What does saffron contain?

Crocins

Picrocrocin

Safranal

Where does saffron come from?

Why is saffron being studied as a food supplement?

How to choose a saffron food supplement

A standardised extract

The saffron dose

On its own or combined

The format

Our saffron supplements

Saffron supplement FAQ

What is a saffron food supplement?

What dose of saffron is used in food supplements?

Why combine saffron with vitamins?

Is culinary saffron equivalent to a supplement?

Can you take saffron during pregnancy?

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