Sneico is supplying saffron to pharmaceutical companies. We pay extra attention in providing quality saffron. We are experienced in product development and can support you in the field.
What Is Saffron Made Of
Saffron has three main characteristics: odor from sativus, taste from picrocrocin, and color from crocetin.
More specifically, saffron stigma is built of many different components. These include minerals, carbohydrates, mucilage, vitamins (riboflavin and thiamine), color pigments (zeaxanthin, crocin, carotene, lycopene, anthocyanin), aromatic essence safranal, and flavoring substance picrocrocin. It should be noted crocin is the most important chemical in giving the color to saffron.
Saffron's Medical Properties
Saffron has some medical properties, it helps digestion, strengthens the stomach and is anti-tympanites, is analgesic, especially for colicky pains gingivitis, it activates sexual desire, fights tumors and collects free radicals (reacting against cancerous cells), is a tranquilizer, cures insomnia, fights depression, is euphoriant and alleviates neuralgia, strengthens memory power, improves concentration, reacts against spasm, it alleviates Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases, lowers high cholesterol levels, controls blood pressure disorders, cures iron deficiency, helps to improve heart conditions, and reduces chances of heart diseases as arteriosclerosis, cures respiratory disorders such as asthma, cough, influenza and cold, helps blood circulation in the retina, cures macula lutea and retinopathy ischemic. Saffron is reported to cure rheumatism and bruises when used externally. It also cures amebic dysentery, measles, and inflammation of the liver, splenomegaly and urogenital infections.
Saffron's toxicity
At a high dosage, saffron can have narcotic and ecstasy effect. It can result in excessive delight which can lead to temporary paralysis. Pregnant at overdosing have high risk of maternal death.
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Buy Saffron from Producers: Where to Buy, How to Buy
According to our experience, it is wise to buy saffron from the region where most of the producers are located – Iran. The producer should
Saffron Packaging for Retail Market
Saffron packaging is important, especially if you are selling in retail market. First of all the packaging should appeal to the customer with its design
Saffron from Iran for Pharmaceutical Industry
Sneico is supplying saffron to pharmaceutical companies. We pay extra attention in providing quality saffron. We are experienced in product development and can support you
Iran Saffron Exports is Growing
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Saffron Price Info
These are indicative prices as they are fluctuating in the market daily. There are also different types of saffron, namely negin, pushal, and sargol. These
Saffron Quality Check
Genuine, high quality saffron should be dark fiery-red in color, crunchy and dry. Real saffron should color water bright yellow. The saffron thread should keep
