What is Crocin?  

Crocin comes from Crocus sativus (Saffron plant). The chemical formula is C44H64O24. A natural Crocin color is deep red, and saffron's exclusive color is because of Crocin's existence. We consume saffron for its promising health benefits, and we should know that Crocin plays a major role.  

What are the benefits and features of Crocin?

Crocin is a robust antidepressant agent. For patients who suffer from an anxiety disorder, and depression, a dosage of Crocin is used in their routine medication.

Crocin helps cancer treatment. Crocin significantly battles cancer cells and increases the protection of cells from further damages. The clinical term is radical scavenging activity.

Similar to Safranal, Crocin is an antioxidant. In recent years, this effect, first recognized as ancient Persian medicine, is now part of Alzheimer's treatment.

Metabolic syndrome can become dangerous to your health. Crocin is indeed helpful to maintain a balance, and keep your weight and body fit. 

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What is Safranal?  

Safranal is the extract of Saffron in simple words. And, the chemical formula is C10H14O. This pure and organic substance comes from Crocus sativus (Saffron plant) oil. Safranal is the main essence of saffron odor and aroma.

What are the features and benefits of safranal?

Besides the natural aroma, safranal is a pharmacological agent. The main benefit of safranal is its antioxidant feature. That is why numerous doctors and nutritionists suggest that you should have saffron in your diet. 

Similar to Crocin, Safranal is also a powerful antidepressant. In many medications, safranal is the main compound for patients with major depression and anxiety disorder.

Safranal reactions to cancer cells, too. There are a number of studies proving that during treatment, safranal toxicity is significantly effective against cancer cells.

If you experience a burned skin, cut or fresh wound, safranal can help speed up the healing procedure of your injuries. 

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What is Picrocrocin?  

Picrocrocin comes before Safranal. With the correct laboratory equipment, picrocrocin comes as an extracted compound of Saffron. Picrocrocin creates an exceptional flavor in saffron. The chemical formula is C16H26O7.

What are the features of picrocrocin?

Picrocrocin is colorless. Researchers define the taste of picrocrocin to be bitter. Experts believe that to authenticate saffron and understand the origin of Crocus savitus, they can examine picrocrocin. 

Characterization and grading of high-quality saffron are indexed by readings of picrocrocin measurement.

To obtain safranal from saffron, first, you must extract the essential oil. During the operation, in the process of drying, picrocrocin starts to dehydrate, and the aroma of saffron (safranal) is released.  

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