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Kesar — the most-faked spice on earth, sold with lab numbers.
Saffron is adulterated more than any spice traded — dyed corn silk, safflower, added weight. ISO 3632 exists precisely because the eye can't verify kesar. Every lot ships with its measured crocin, safranal and picrocrocin values and its ISO category on the COA.
Specifications — Mongra vs Lachha
| Parameter | Mongra | Lachha |
|---|---|---|
| ISO 3632 category | Category I | Category I–II |
| Crocin (colouring strength) | ≥ 200 | ≥ 190 |
| Safranal (aroma) | 20–50 | 20–50 |
| Picrocrocin (flavour) | ≥ 70 | ≥ 70 |
| Moisture | ≤ 12% | ≤ 12% |
| Floral waste | ≤ 0.5% | ≤ 4% |
| Foreign matter / dyes | Absent (tested) | Absent (tested) |
HS Codes0910 2010 (saffron)
Packaging1 / 5 / 10 g tins · 250 g – 1 kg bulk, light-protected
Container FillMOQ from 1 kg — trades by the kilogram; air freight standard
Representative values — confirmed per lot on the Certificate of Analysis
Tested before it ships
Every lot, an independent NABL laboratory.
ISO 3632 colorimetric panel + artificial-dye screen + moisture at accredited labs. This is the one product where the lab report is the product.
Download a Sample COA (redacted)
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