Inside the daily pouch
Saffron Extract
Saffron extract is one of three botanicals in the Metabolic gummy, part of the daily GUUDIES pouch. It is present at 90mg per serving.
| Ingredient | Per serving | % NRV |
|---|---|---|
| Saffron extract (Crocus sativus) | 90mg | – |
The most expensive spice in the world
Saffron is the dried stigma of Crocus sativus, an autumn flowering crocus. Each flower produces exactly three stigmas, and they have to be picked by hand, in the morning, before the flower opens fully. It takes somewhere in the region of 150,000 flowers to produce a kilogram of dried saffron.
That is the entire reason for the price. Nothing about it is rare or difficult to grow. It is simply enormously labour intensive to harvest.
Where it comes from
Iran produces the large majority of the world's saffron. Spain, Greece, Kashmir, Morocco and Afghanistan account for most of the rest. Spanish La Mancha and Greek Krokos have protected designation status.
Extract rather than threads
Culinary saffron is the whole dried stigma. Supplements use a standardised extract instead, which allows the same amount of active compound in every serving. Threads vary considerably depending on the harvest, the age and how they were dried, which is fine in a paella and unhelpful in a supplement.
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Adulteration is common
Because it is expensive, saffron is one of the most commonly adulterated foods in the world. Safflower, turmeric, marigold petals and dyed corn silk all turn up sold as saffron. This is a genuine problem in the loose spice trade and a reason to care where a supplement sources from and whether batches are tested.
Suitability
Formulated for adults aged 18 and over. Saffron is not recommended in pregnancy at supplemental doses. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding or taking prescription medication, particularly anything affecting mood, check with your GP before starting any new supplement.
Which gummy carries it
Saffron sits in Metabolic, strawberry jam flavour, alongside lemon extract and blood orange extract.
Common questions
How much saffron is in GUUDIES?
90mg of saffron extract per daily serving, in the Metabolic gummy.
Why is saffron so expensive?
Each crocus flower yields three stigmas and they must be picked by hand. It takes roughly 150,000 flowers to produce a kilogram.
Is supplement saffron the same as cooking saffron?
Not quite. Culinary saffron is the whole dried stigma. Supplements use a standardised extract so the amount per serving is consistent.
Where does saffron come from?
Iran produces most of the world's supply, with Spain, Greece, Kashmir, Morocco and Afghanistan accounting for much of the rest.
Is saffron often faked?
Yes. It is one of the most adulterated foods in the world. Safflower, turmeric, marigold petals and dyed corn silk are all sold as saffron.
Is it safe in pregnancy?
Saffron is not recommended at supplemental doses in pregnancy. Speak to your GP or midwife first.
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