INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 3632-1
First edition
1993-12-15
Saffron (Cmcus safi’vus Linnaeus) -
Part 1:
Specification
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ISO 3632-2, cancels and
replaces ISO 3632:1980, of which they constitute a technical revision.
ISO 3632 consists of the following Parts, under the general title Saffron
(Crocus sativus Linnaeus):
- Part 1: Specification
- Part 2: Test methods
Annex A of this part of ISO 3632 is for information only.
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Saffron (Crocus satjvus Linnaeus) -
Part 1:
Specif ication
1 Scope ISO 948: 1980, Spices and condimen ts - Sampling.
This part of ISO 3632 specifies the requirements for ISO 1871: 1975, Agricultural food products - General
saffron obtained from the flowers of Crocus sativus directions for the determina tion of nitrogen by the
Linnaeus. Kjeldahl me thod.
lt is applicable to saffron
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- in powder form. 3 Definitions
For the purposes of this patt of ISO 3632, the follow-
2 Normative references ing definitions apply.
The following Standards contain provisions which, 3.1 saffron in filaments: Stigmas of Crocus sativus
through reference in this text, constitute provisions Linnaeus, dried, dark red in colour and trumpet
of this part of ISO 3632. At the time of publication, the shaped, serrated or indented at the distal end. The
editions indicated were valid. All Standards are subject length is between 20 mm and 40 mm. The Stigmas
to revision, and Parties to agreements based on this may be isolated or joined in twos or threes at the end
part of ISO 3632 are encouraged to investigate the of a portion of the style which is white/yellow in col-
possibility of applying the most recent editions of the our. (See figure 1.)
Standards indicated below. Members of IEC and ISO
maintain registers of currently valid International 3.2 saffron in tut filaments: Stigmas of Crocus
Standards. sativus Linnaeus with styles removed and completely
detached from each other.
ISO 928:1980, Spices and condiments - Determi-
nation of total ash. 3.3 yellow filaments: Dried yellow stamens of the
flowers of Crocus sativus Linnaeus.
ISO 930:1980, Spices and condiments - Determi-
nation of acid-insoluble ash. 3.4 floral waste: Yellow filaments that are unat-
tached and separated, Pollens, stamens, Parts of
ISO 941:1980, Spices and condiments - Determi- ovaries and other Parts of the flower of Crocus sativus
na tion o f cold wa ter-soluble extract. Linnaeus. (See figure 2.)
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3.5 extraneous matter: Leaves, Sterns, chaff and
other vegetable matter. The only mineral matter per-
Table 1 - Classification of saffron in filaments
mitted is Sand, earth and dust.
Categories
Charac-
3.6 saffron in powder: Saffron obtained by crushing I 4
teristic II Ill IV
the filaments. Extra I
II
Flora1 waste,
% (dm),
4 Specification max. 0,5 4 7 10
Extraneous
Classification of saffron in filaments matter,
4.1
% Wm),
max. OJ 0,5 LO LO
Saffron in filaments is classified into four categories,
as shown in table 1, on the basis of its floral waste
and extraneous matter contents, which shall be de- NOTE - See annex A for the main producing countries
termined according to the methods specified in and the most common commercial names.
ISO 3632.2:1993, clauses 6 and 7.
Flowe
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Stamen
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Figure 1 - Saffron crocus (Crocus sativus Linnaeus) - Whole plant
ISO 363291:1993( E)
@ -w---- Grains of Pollen
@
Stamens e
Ovary (longitudinal
and transverse sectio ns)
Figure 2 - Saffron crocus (Crocus sativus Linnaeus) - Flower
4.2 Flavour 6 Preparation of test Sample
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The flavour of saffron shall be specific, slightly bitterthe test Sample in accordance with the
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method specified
The product shalt be free from foreign flavours. The minimum mass of the laboratory Sample shall be
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Freedom from moulds, insects, etc. powder form. This is sufficient for the tests to be
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carried out in duplicate.
Saffron shall be free from living insects, and shall be
practically free from moulds,. dead. insects, insect NOTE 1 If additional tests arc desiti k%aI nitrogen and
fragments and rodent contamin’ation uisible: to the. crude fibre content), a larger Sample will be required.
naked eye (corrected. if; necessary, for a.bnormal vi-
sion) or using the re,qGred’ magnif&ing instrum-ent in Carry out the te.sts. as q,uickly as possible after the
c~tim: particu!ar cases. If the magnification exceeds preparation; smmpul~uelg following the Order indi-
~10, this fact shal”l’ be mentioned In the test report. cate& irr ISO:~B~El~Cr93, table 1 or 2, depending
on whether the saffron is in filaments or in powder
4.4 Clbnical requirements iSYll.
Saffron, in filaments or in powder form, shall comply
with the requirements specified in table2.
Saffron, in filaments or in powder form, when exam- 7 Test methods
ined by the method specified in ISO 3632-2:1993,
clause 13, shall nst show the presence of Pigments An analysis shall be carried out on the saffron samples
snd/or organic matter other than those which are pe- to ensure that they are in accordance with the speci-
cuF;barto saffron. fications of this part of ISO 3632 following the meth-
ods of physical and Chemical analysis referred to in
subclauses 4.1 and 4.4, clauses 6 and 7, and table2.
Sampling of the saffron, in filaments or in powder In the case of saffron in powder form, carry out an
form, shall have been carried out as specified in identification test and a microscopic examination in
ISO 948. accordance with ISO 3632-2:1993, clauses 5 and 8.
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Table 2 - Chemical requirements for saffron, in filaments or in powder form
Characteristic Test method
Total ash, % (m/m), on dry basis, max.
clause 10
Acid-insoluble ash, % (m/m), on dry basis, max.
ISO 930 and ISO 3632-2,
Categories I and II LO LO clause 11
Categories Ill and IV 1,5 L5
Solubility in cold water, % (m/m), on dry basis, max. 65 65 ISO 941
Bitterness, expressed as direct reading of the absorbance
of picrocrocine at about 257 nm, on dry basis, min.
Category I 70 70
ISO 3632-2, clause 13
Category II 55 55
Category Ill 40 40
Category IV 30 30
Safranal, expressed as direct
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Colouring strength, expressed as direct reading of the
absorbance of crocine at about 440 nm, on dry basis, min
Category I 190 190
ISO 3632-2, clause 13
Category II 150 150
Category Ill 110 110
Category IV 80 80
Total nitrogen, % (m/m), on dry basis, max.1) 2,ti 3,O ISO 1871
Crude fibre, % (m/m), on dry basis, max.1) 6 6 ISO 5498
1) Additional tests which may be carried out if necessary, if sufficient Sample is available.
8 Packing and marking 8.2 Marking
8.2.1 Saffron in filaments
8.1 Packing
The following special indications shall be marked on
Saffron, in filaments or in powder form, shall be each package to be dispatched, or on a label:
packed in rigid, water-tight, clean, Sound Containers,
which shall be of a material that will not influence the a) commercial name, botanical name and presen-
saffron. tation;
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b) name and address of the Producer or packer and, g) any other information asked for by the buyer, such
if need be, the mark; as the year of harvest and the date of packing (if
known);
c) batch or Code number;
h) reference to this part of ISO 3632.
d) net mass;
8.2.2 Saffron in powder form
e) category of the product;
The indications a) to e) given in 8.2.1 shall be marked
f) name of the producing country; and, possibly on each unitary Container. If glass Containers are used,
the words “ Fragile - Glass” shall be marked on each
package to be dispatched.
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Annex A
(informative)
Main producing countries and the most common commercial names
Spain Greece
Extra tut Red saff ran
Mancha
. Pakistan
RIO
Sierra
Iran
India
Grade A
Mongra Grade B
Lachs
Moroc,eo,
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