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Quality Control |
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 We have an integrated cleaning, sorting and packaging plant which is ISO 9001:2000, HACCP and GMP certified by BSI (UK). None of the processing, packaging is outsourced to ensure optimum quality control for each gram of saffron. |
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 Each batch of saffron undergoes strict quality control test in our in-house laboratory. We use the ISO method of testing under ISO 3632-2 and exceeds to the Grade 1 Standard in each batch throughout the year. |
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Following are the specifications that we test for: |
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CHARACTERISTICS |
SPECIFICATION |
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CATEGORIES |
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III |
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Moisture & volatile matter content (mass fraction)
%,max.
Saffron in filament form. |
12 |
12 |
12 |
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Total ash(mass),as drymatter
%,max |
8 |
8 |
8 |
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Acid-insoluble ash(mass fraction)
%,as dry matter, max |
1.0 |
1.0 |
1.0 |
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Soluble extract in cold water(mass fraction)
as dry matter,%,,max |
65 |
65 |
65 |
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Colouring strength
1%,1cm 257nm,on dry basis ,min |
70 |
55 |
40 |
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Colouring strength
1%,1cm330nm,on drybasis
min.
max. |
20
50 |
20
50 |
20
50 |
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Colouring strength
1%,1cm,440nm,on dry basis min |
190 |
150 |
100 |
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Artificial water - soluble acid Colourant |
Absent |
Absent |
Absent |
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Foreign Material (Mass Fractions)
% Max |
0.1 |
0.5 |
1.0 % |
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The above report can be furnished (on request) with the dispatch of your Saffron consignment. |
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Quality is the first priority for us. We make sure that each lot purchased from our suppliers is of the topmost quality and without any compromises. However, a trial would speak more than any number of words. |
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