SAFFRON (CROCUS SATIVUS L.)

Also known as: SAFFRON, CROCUS SATIVUS, SAFRAN (CROCUS SATIVUS), SPANISH SAFFRON, TRUE SAFFRON

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United States (FDA)

GRAS

Technical function: COLOR OR COLORING ADJUNCT,<br /> FLAVOR ENHANCER,<br /> FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT

CAS Number: 977051-90-3

73.500; 182.10; 101.22 , 169.140 , 169.150; 2998; 3

European Union (EFSA)

EU regulatory status has not yet been reviewed for this additive. See the FDA inventory for US regulatory details.

Sources: FDA Substances Added to Food, EFSA opinions, EU Regulation 1333/2008, IARC monographs

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