saffron
| Color | Deep red |
| Shape | Thin, thread-like strands |
| Size | Approximately 2-3 cm in length |
| Texture | Soft and pliable |
| Aroma | Strong, floral, and slightly sweet |
| Taste | Bitter and slightly sweet |
| Moisture content | Less than 12% |
| Foreign matter | Less than 1% |
| Ash content | Less than 8% |
| pH level | 6.0-7.5 |
| Total coloring strength | More than 200 |
| Crocin content | More than 200 mg/g |
| Safranal content | More than 30 mg/g |
| Picrocrocin content | More than 70 mg/g |