Crocetin is the aglycone of crocin, the carotenoid dicarboxylic acid 8,8'-diapo-psi,psi-carotenedioic acid (CAS 27876-94-4; C20H24O4, molecular weight 328.40). It is obtained by hydrolysing the gentiobiose sugars from crocin to leave the free diacid, and is supplied as an orange-red HPLC-assayed powder. Carrying no sugar units, it has a far lower molecular weight than crocin and is lipophilic rather than water-soluble, the opposite solubility character to the parent glycoside. We manufacture it in capsules, softgels and powders.
Made as
- Capsules
- Softgels
- Powders
Applications
Single-ingredient supplements, saffron carotenoid blends and softgel formats.
Documentation & quality
Every order is backed by the documents your quality team files, and the controls behind them.
Certificate of Analysis
every batchSpecification sheet
on requestAllergen statement
on requestGMO statement
on requestTraceability
on requestSafety Data Sheet
where applicableHow it’s controlled
- Identity verified on every incoming raw material
- Screened for heavy metals and microbial contaminants
- Full batch and lot traceability
- Produced under our certified NSF GMP system