Our premium saffron extract is sourced from natural cultivation in Spain and is obtained through a natural extraction using only water and food-grade ethanol. No further solvents such as methanol or acetone are used, so the natural purity of the plant is fully preserved. This process allows the extraction of a high concentration of active ingredients in the same proportions that occur naturally in the plant.
Unlike conventional extracts, which are partly composed of mixtures of different extracts, our full-spectrum extract contains high levels of phytochemicals that are seldom attained, namely 3% safranal, 7.5% crocins, 20% polyphenols and 1% additional carotenoids. The content of safranal and crocins alone is almost double that normally available. Our extract is therefore as close as possible to its natural form.
Due to the nature of the manufacturing process, small amounts of high-quality, non-GMO gum arabic must be used as a carrier for this extract. As a filler, we use premium acacia fibre from pesticide-free, organic cultivation. In contrast to the filler microcrystalline cellulose, which is often synthetic and high in nanoparticles, we use a 100% natural and fibre-rich food. The soluble acacia fibre serves as a food source for Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus in the intestines. Our fair-trade, organic acacia fibre is sustainable, climate neutral and resource-saving.
For the capsule shells we use custom-made HPMC capsules that, unlike most other HPMC and pullulan capsules on the market, are 100% free from controversial additives such as carrageenans and PEG. We then package this product in environmentally friendly amber glass.
