| SAFFRON | |
| Chemical names: | CROCIN: 8,8'-DIAPOCAROTENE-8,8'-DIOIC ACID bis (6-O-beta-D-GLUCOPYRANOSYL-D-GLUCOPYRANOSYL ESTER; CROCETIN: 8,8'-DIAPOCAROTENE-8,8'-DIOIC ACID | Synonyms: | CROCUS; C.I. NATURAL YELLOW 6; SPANISH SAFFRON; FRENCH SAFFRON; SAFRAAN; KESHAR | Functional class: | COLOUR; FLAVOURING | Colour class: | CAROTENOIDS | Colour code: | C.I. (1975) No.75100 | Latest evaluation: | 1985 | ADI: | FOOD INGREDIENT | Comments: | This substance is regarded as a food rather than as a food additive | Report: | TRS 733-JECFA 29/33 | Specifications: | COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 10/FNP 52 Add.10/34 (METALS LIMITS) (2002) | Tox monograph: | NOT PREPARED | Previous status: | 1985, FAS 34-JECFA 29/189. R; COMPENDIUM/1279
1977, TRS 617-JECFA 21/21, NMRS 57-JECFA 21/102, NOT PREPARED. DECISION POSTPONED. NO. R,T 1959, NMRS VOL. II-IV/51. N |
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