International Journal of Preventive Medicine (Int J Prev Med)2008-78021382022101526982698ENDepartment of Food Science and Technology, School of Agriculture, Shiraz University, ShirazDepartment of Food Science and Technology, University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, GorganDepartment Food Science and Technology, Faculty Agriculture, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, KermanDepartment of Nanotechnology, Australasian Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Initiative (ANNI), 8054 Monash University LPO, Clayton, VictoriaDepartment of Nanotechnology,, Supreme NanoBiotics Co. Ltd. and Supreme Pharmatech Co. Ltd., Rachateva, A. Bangplee, SamutprakanDepartment of Nanotechnology, Australasian Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Initiative (ANNI), 8054 Monash University LPO, Clayton, Victoria & Department of Nanotechnology,, Supreme NanoBiotics Co. Ltd. and Supreme Pharmatech Co. Ltd., Rachateva, A. Bangplee, Samutprakan20221008Saffron is the commercial name of the dried stigmas of Crocus sativus flower, commonly known as the “saffron crocus.” The colorful crimson stigma and styles (called threads) are collected and dried for use, generally as an aromatic seasoning and coloring agent in food. The main ingredients of saffron include crocin, safranal, picrocrocin, and crocetin which are primarily recognized for their antioxidant and therapeutic properties.<br /><span class="fontstyle0">Saffron is the commercial name of the dried stigmas of </span><span class="fontstyle2">Crocus<br />sativus </span><span class="fontstyle0">flower, commonly known as the “saffron crocus.”<br />The colorful crimson stigma and styles (called threads)<br />are collected and dried for use, generally as an aromatic<br />seasoning and coloring agent in food. The main ingredients<br />of saffron include crocin, safranal, picrocrocin, and crocetin<br />which are primarily recognized for their antioxidant and<br />therapeutic properties.</span>http://ijpm.mui.ac.ir/index.php/ijpm/article/view/2698http://ijpm.mui.ac.ir/index.php/ijpm/article/download/2698/717718539