Affron®: Setting a New Standard in Saffron Extracts
Food supplements made from saffron (Crocus sativus L.) dried stigma extracts are widely valued for their multiple bioactive properties. However, the standardisation of saffron extracts is crucial, it ensures product quality, reproducibility, safety, and consistent evaluation of bioactive effects.
In this post, we highlight the main conclusions of the scientific article “Fingerprint of Characteristic Saffron Compounds as Novel Standardization of Commercial Crocus sativus Extracts” published in the journal Foods, with a special focus on our premium ingredient Affron®.
A unique and innovative fingerprint
Unlike other saffron extracts available on the market, Affron® is defined by an authenticity profile, a precise “fingerprint” based on proportionality ratios among a wide group of compounds characteristic of saffron. This innovative standardisation guarantees a fixed and reproducible composition batch after batch, securing a consistent level of active ingredients.
This reproducibility demonstrates that the therapeutic benefits documented in the numerous clinical trials with Affron® can be attributed exclusively to our formulation, and not to generic saffron extracts with similar active content. This unique consistency positions Affron® closer to the definition of an Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API).
Quality, control, and sustainability
Pharmactive applies strict quality standards in raw material sourcing, as well as in its environmentally friendly production processes. Only premium-quality saffron strands are used to manufacture Affron®, and every batch undergoes advanced analytical testing to prevent adulteration or fraud in both raw materials and extracts.
Scientifically backed excellence
Altogether, this rigorous approach confirms once again that Affron® is the most scientifically supported saffron extract on the market, combining innovation, reproducibility, and quality assurance at every stage.
