Azafrán de Cachemira (Grado Mongra)

// Azafrán de Cachemira — Origen Pampore, probado en laboratorio

Azafrán de Cachemira: Procedente de Pampore, la capital del azafrán de la India

El azafrán de Cachemira (Crocus sativus L.) se cultiva en la meseta de Karewas del valle de Cachemira, siendo la región de Pampore, a una altitud de 1.600-1.800 metros, la zona de cultivo principal y de mayor importancia histórica. La combinación de suelo franco-limoso, inviernos fríos y una variación de temperatura estacional definida produce estigmas con un perfil químico —alta crocina, alta picrocrocina, aroma característico de safranal— que distingue al auténtico azafrán de Cachemira de otros orígenes.

Herbuno obtiene el azafrán directamente de Pampore, Jammu y Cachemira. Cada lote se somete a la norma india IS 5453 (Parte-2):2016 —la norma aplicable para la verificación de la calidad del azafrán— en cuanto a la fuerza del color, amargor, aroma, humedad, marcadores de adulteración y límites individuales de metales pesados. Nuestro lote actual ha sido probado con más del doble de la especificación mínima de fuerza de color, con valores de amargor y aroma consistentes con el azafrán de Cachemira genuino de primera calidad. Informe de prueba completo disponible bajo petición.

Premium
Grado de fuerza
del color
2,7x por encima del mínimo IS 5453
Genuino
Autenticidad
Verificada
No se detectó colorante añadido
Limpio
Metales pesados
Sin rastro
Plomo, arsénico, mercurio, cadmio — BLQ
Lo que el informe de prueba confirma para este lote: Probado según IS 5453 (Parte-2):2016 por el laboratorio EETRL (certificado ISO 9001, Delhi). El resultado de la fuerza colorante de la crocina es 2,7 veces superior a la especificación mínima, lo que sitúa este material en el nivel de calidad superior. La amargura (picrocrocina) es 3 veces superior al mínimo, lo que indica frescura y contenido genuino del compuesto. El aroma (safranal) se encuentra dentro del rango auténtico. No se detectó ninguna materia colorante añadida. La materia extraña y los residuos florales están por debajo de los límites de detección. Todos los metales pesados individuales —plomo, arsénico, mercurio, cadmio— están por debajo del LOQ o dentro de las especificaciones. Informe de prueba completo disponible bajo petición junto con el CoA.
La adulteración es el principal riesgo de calidad en el azafrán: El azafrán es la especia más cara del mundo por kilogramo y uno de los ingredientes más frecuentemente adulterados en el comercio global, mediante la adición de colorantes, la dilución con material de estilo o la identificación errónea de azafrán iraní o afgano de menor calidad como azafrán de Cachemira. Nuestro informe de prueba confirma: no se detectó materia colorante añadida, materia extraña por debajo del LOQ, residuos florales por debajo del LOQ. Solicite el informe de prueba completo antes de realizar pedidos al por mayor a cualquier proveedor de azafrán.
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// Who Sources Kashmiri Saffron From Herbuno

Serving Gourmet Food Brands, Premium Supplement Manufacturers & Luxury Beverage Developers

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Gourmet Food Manufacturers & Fine Dining

Grade I Kashmiri saffron for premium food applications — rice dishes, sauces, confectionery, ice cream, and artisan products where maximum crocin content, intense aroma, and authentic origin documentation support premium retail positioning. Full IS 5453 test report and lab CoA available to substantiate origin claims on packaging and in trade marketing.

Grade I Pampore Origin Fine Dining Premium Food
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Supplement & Nutraceutical Brands

Saffron extract and whole saffron for supplement formulations targeting mood support, cognitive function, and sleep quality — the three most commercially significant health benefit areas for saffron in the nutraceutical market. Clinical studies on saffron mood support typically use 30mg per day of standardised extract. Confirm active compound content and standardisation level at enquiry for supplement-grade applications.

Mood Support Cognitive Function Sleep Quality 30mg Clinical Dose
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Luxury Beverage & Tea Brands

Kashmiri saffron for premium tea blends, golden milk formulations, functional beverage concentrates, and artisan drink mixes where saffron is a hero ingredient rather than a trace addition. Kahwa — the traditional Kashmiri saffron tea — is a growing category in premium wellness beverage markets. Whole threads and saffron powder formats available depending on application.

Kahwa Blend Golden Milk Luxury Tea Functional Beverage

// Quality & Documentation

What Ships With Every Kashmiri Saffron Order

216
Crocin
Colouring Strength
IS 5453
Standard
Lab Tested
24-36
Month
Shelf Life
100g
Minimum
Order
  • ✓ Certificate of Analysis (CoA) — per-lot document covering botanical identity, crocin colouring strength, picrocrocin, safranal, moisture, adulteration markers (added colouring, extraneous matter), and individual heavy metals — tested to IS 5453 (Part-2):2016.
  • ✓ IS 5453 Lab Test Report — full spectrophotometric analysis covering crocin, picrocrocin, safranal, moisture, and adulteration markers. Issued per lot from ISO 9001 certified laboratory. Available on request.
  • ◎ Supplier Origin Documentation — supplier address and sourcing documentation confirming Pampore, Jammu & Kashmir provenance. Available on request.
  • ◎ Phytosanitary Certificate & Certificate of Origin — available on request for international shipments. Associated costs apply.

// Common Questions

Kashmiri Saffron — Frequently Asked Questions

How do I verify that saffron is genuinely from Kashmir and not relabelled Iranian or Afghan saffron? +
Kashmiri saffron provenance is verified through the supplier address (Pampore, Jammu & Kashmir — the primary saffron-growing region), the IS 5453 test report confirming genuine crocin, picrocrocin, and safranal profiles consistent with authentic Kashmir-origin saffron, and confirmation of no added colouring matter. For brands making explicit Kashmiri origin claims on product labels, request the full supplier documentation and lab test report before bulk ordering. Visual assessment alone is not a reliable verification method — chemical testing is the defensible standard.
What is the difference between Mongra and Lacha grade Kashmiri saffron? +
Mongra refers to pure saffron stigmas — only the deep red thread portion, fully separated from the yellow style. It is the highest-purity commercial grade, with maximum crocin content and no dilution from yellow style material. Lacha includes the upper portion of the style attached to the stigma — it has a slightly lower crocin content than Mongra but is a traditional presentation grade used in premium retail. For B2B food manufacturing and supplement applications, Mongra is the standard specification. Both grades are available on request — specify your required grade at enquiry.
What is the minimum order quantity for Kashmiri saffron? +
Minimum order is 100g for most grades. Given the high unit value of saffron, smaller sample quantities are available before bulk commitment — contact us to request a sample with full documentation. Pricing is tiered by volume — contact us with your annual requirement estimate for volume-based pricing. All orders ship with IS 5453 test report and CoA as standard.
Is saffron powder available as well as whole threads? +
Yes — both whole saffron threads and saffron powder are available. Whole threads are the standard format for premium food, gourmet retail, and applications where visual presentation is part of the product experience. Saffron powder is more convenient for supplement capsule formulation, beverage mixes, and applications where uniform distribution through a product matrix is required. Note that saffron powder is more susceptible to adulteration than whole threads — always request IS 5453 testing on powdered saffron lots specifically, as powdering conceals thread quality and makes visual assessment impossible.

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