Saffron Quality Control Laboratory
Understanding Quality Beyond Appearance
A saffron thread’s appearance is only part of its quality profile. At Behrang Saffron, our in-house quality control laboratory supports product evaluation and helps inform decisions from selection through to preparation for supply.Important characteristics include colouring strength, aroma, flavour, moisture content and purity. Considering these attributes together provides a more useful basis for assessing saffron than relying on colour or appearance alone.
Laboratory evaluation complements the experience of our processing team and helps us discuss product characteristics with customers in a more precise and consistent way.
Our specialists strictly enforce the rigorous international ISO 3632-1:2011 standard, analyzing the chemical properties, moisture thresholds, and microbiological metrics of every batch. Full traceability is logged automatically, and digital verification is provided for our worldwide wholesale shipments.
Quality Tests We Perform
Picrocrocin Analysis (Flavor)
Crocin Content (Color)
Safranal Testing (Aroma)
Moisture & Volatile Matter
Microbiological Screening
Foreign Matter Detection
Certificates We Hold & Provide
Why In-House Testing Matters
Many saffron exporters rely only on third-party labs or skip testing altogether for smaller orders. We test every single batch in-house before it ships, so quality issues are caught before they reach you — not after.
Test Videos
Saffron Ash Content Test
Measures ash content to assess saffron purity and detect mineral impurities.
Saffron Quality Grading Test
Measures saffron's coloring strength, aroma, and flavor to assess its quality.
Moisture Content Test
Measures moisture levels to ensure saffron quality and proper storage.
Saffron Added Color Test
Detects artificial colors to ensure saffron purity and authenticity.
