Food Safety Substance

Saffron extract

Saffron extract is a food additive with no in the EU, yes in the US, and data from 1 regulatory source.

CAS 84604-17-1 Thin evidence set
FDA
yes
ADI / TDI
No ADI/TDI row found
Codex
0 row(s)
SOURCE D1 identity resolution e number aliases | Food Additives | dsstox identifiers | 1 matched regulatory source group(s)

Substance Identity

Resolved identifiers used to render this food-safety record.

Substance name
Saffron extract
CAS
84604-17-1
DTXSID
DTXSID201018765
Evidence tier
Thin evidence set (3)
SOURCE ingredients ghs classifications

Cross-Reference to Cosmetics / Chemicals / Pharma

Same-CAS public rows from adjacent Roots verticals where available.

CosmeticsCrocus Sativus Flower ExtractEU status: permitted
SOURCE FAQPage JSON-LD public food renderer rows

Frequently Asked Questions

Food-use, safety, ADI, and cross-vertical answers mirrored into FAQPage JSON-LD.

What is Saffron extract used for in food?

Saffron extract appears in food-use rows as: Yellow/orange color, flavoring.

Is Saffron extract safe?

This page does not assign a standalone safety verdict; it renders public regulatory evidence. EU status evidence: no. US/FDA evidence: yes.

What is the ADI for Saffron extract?

No ADI row was found for Saffron extract in the rendered EFSA, food_substances, food_additives, or JECFA tables.

Is Saffron extract also used in cosmetics?

Saffron extract has a same-CAS cosmetics cross-reference: Crocus Sativus Flower Extract, EU status permitted.