Safran du Cachemire (catégorie Mongra)

// Safran du Cachemire — Origine Pampore, testé en laboratoire

Safran du Cachemire : Provenant de Pampore, la capitale indienne du safran

Le safran du Cachemire (Crocus sativus L.) est cultivé sur le plateau de Karewas dans la vallée du Cachemire – la région de Pampore, située à une altitude de 1600-1800 mètres, étant la zone de culture principale et la plus historiquement significative. La combinaison de sol limono-argileux, d'hivers froids et d'une variation saisonnière de température bien définie produit des stigmates avec un profil chimique – haute teneur en crocine, haute teneur en picrocrocine, arôme caractéristique de safranal – qui distingue le véritable safran du Cachemire des autres origines.

Herbuno s'approvisionne en safran directement à Pampore, au Jammu-et-Cachemire. Chaque lot est testé selon la norme indienne IS 5453 (Partie 2):2016 – la norme applicable pour la vérification de la qualité du safran – force colorante, amertume, arôme, humidité, marqueurs d'adultération et limites individuelles de métaux lourds. Notre lot actuel a montré plus du double de la spécification minimale de force colorante, avec des valeurs d'amertume et d'arôme conformes au safran du Cachemire authentique de qualité supérieure. Le rapport de test complet est disponible sur demande.

Premium
Force
Colorante
2,7x supérieure au minimum IS 5453
Authentique
Authenticité
Vérifiée
Aucun colorant ajouté détecté
Pur
Métaux Lourds
Aucune trace
Plomb, arsenic, mercure, cadmium — BLQ
Ce que le rapport de test confirme pour ce lot : Testé selon IS 5453 (Partie 2):2016 par le laboratoire EETRL (certifié ISO 9001, Delhi). Le résultat de la force colorante de la crocine est 2,7x supérieur à la spécification minimale – plaçant ce matériau dans la catégorie de qualité supérieure. L'amertume (picrocrocine) est 3x supérieure au minimum, indiquant la fraîcheur et la teneur en composés authentiques. L'arôme (safranal) se situe dans la plage authentique. Aucun colorant ajouté détecté. Les matières étrangères et les déchets floraux sont tous deux inférieurs aux limites de détection. Tous les métaux lourds individuels – plomb, arsenic, mercure, cadmium – sont inférieurs à la LOQ ou conformes aux spécifications. Le rapport de test complet est disponible sur demande avec le CoA.
L'adultération est le principal risque qualitatif du safran : Le safran est l'épice la plus chère du monde au kilogramme et l'un des ingrédients les plus fréquemment adultérés dans le commerce mondial – par l'ajout de matières colorantes, la dilution avec des matériaux de style, ou la falsification du safran iranien ou afghan de qualité inférieure en tant que safran du Cachemire. Notre rapport de test confirme : aucun colorant ajouté détecté, matières étrangères inférieures à la LOQ, déchets floraux inférieurs à la LOQ. Demandez le rapport de test complet avant de commander en gros auprès de tout fournisseur de safran.
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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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