This Grade I saffron (Crocus sativus L.), sourced from the agro-ecological zone of Pampore, Kashmir, represents the highest category under ISO 3632 standards for saffron classification. Cultivated at altitudes of 1,600–1,800 meters in loamy soils rich in organic matter, the stigmas are harvested manually and dried under controlled conditions to preserve bioactive integrity.
The secondary metabolites present in it are responsible for saffron’s therapeutic and sensory properties:
• Crocin (a diester of crocetin) exhibits potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and cytoprotective effects, contributing to neuroprotection and vision health.
• Picrocrocin, a monoterpene glycoside, imparts bitterness and is a precursor to safranal during thermal degradation.
• Safranal, a volatile monoterpenoid aldehyde, has demonstrated anxiolytic, antidepressant, and anticonvulsant properties in preclinical studies.
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