Super Negin
Grade I- Crocin (Color)
- ≥ 260
- Safranal (Aroma)
- 20 – 50
- Picrocrocin (Flavor)
- ≥ 90
- Moisture
- < 8%
Only the deepest, largest red stigma tips — no yellow style, no breakage. Reserved for luxury retail and fine dining.
Specification & PackagingKhorasan, Iran — Origin of the World's Finest Saffron
The Red Gold of Persia,
Harvested by Hand,
Delivered Worldwide.
Golden Saffron supplies hand-harvested Persian saffron from Khorasan — graded and laboratory-tested to ISO 3632 — to importers, wholesalers and premium food brands worldwide.
Khorasan OriginHand-Picked ThreadsISO 3632 Lab-TestedSuper Negin · Negin · Sargol · OrganicSamples Before CommitmentCertificate of Analysis Per LotWorldwide Shipping
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Flowers hand-picked to produce a single kilogram of saffron
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Export grades: Super Negin, Negin, Sargol and Organic
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Minimum trial order — samples available before you commit
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Of export lots tested against ISO 3632 before shipment
Our Grades
Four Grades. One Uncompromising Standard.
Every lot is classified according to ISO 3632 coloring strength (crocin), flavor (picrocrocin) and aroma (safranal), then issued its own certificate of analysis.
Negin
Grade I- Crocin (Color)
- ≥ 230
- Safranal (Aroma)
- 20 – 50
- Picrocrocin (Flavor)
- ≥ 85
- Moisture
- < 8%
Long, unbroken red threads with exceptional density. The benchmark grade for premium wholesale distribution.
Specification & Packaging
Sargol
Grade I- Crocin (Color)
- ≥ 220
- Safranal (Aroma)
- 20 – 50
- Picrocrocin (Flavor)
- ≥ 80
- Moisture
- < 8%
Only the very tip of the stigma, cut short with intense color release. Favoured by food manufacturers and spice blenders.
Specification & Packaging
Organic
By Inquiry- Crocin (Color)
- ≥ 220
- Cultivation
- Organic lots, by inquiry
- Certification
- Documents on request
- Moisture
- < 8%
Organic lots available subject to supply — ask for current availability and certification documents.
Specification & PackagingGrade Finder
Which Grade Fits Your Business?
Choose how you plan to use the saffron and we will point you to the grade buyers in your segment usually start with.
Recommended grade
Super Negin
The deepest red, longest threads and highest coloring strength — made for packaging that has to look as premium as the product inside.
- Crocin (color) ≥ 260
- Whole red stigma tips only
- Retail units from 0.5g
Why Golden Saffron
Built for Buyers Who Cannot Afford to Compromise
From grading to the buyer's warehouse, every step is documented and repeatable — because trust is the real product we export.
Origin You Can Verify
Saffron sourced in Khorasan, Iran — the heartland of world saffron production — with lot documentation and certificate of origin on request.
ISO 3632 Laboratory Testing
Every lot assayed for crocin, safranal and picrocrocin, with a signed certificate of analysis issued before dispatch.
Export-Grade Packaging
Nitrogen-flushed, light-proof, tamper-evident packaging engineered for long-haul shipping and shelf stability.
Worldwide Logistics
Air and sea freight arranged to the EU, GCC, North America and East Asia under EXW, FOB, CFR and CIF terms.
Consistent Grading
Every lot is graded and tested against the same ISO 3632 criteria, so a reorder matches the sample you approved.
Documentation & Standards
Every Shipment, Fully Documented
ISO 3632 Laboratory Test
Coloring, flavor and aroma strength measured per lot by an accredited laboratory.
Certificate of Analysis
The lab report for your exact lot, shared before the shipment leaves Iran.
Certificate of Origin
Chamber-of-commerce documentation to support customs clearance.
Phytosanitary Certificate
Issued for export lots where the destination country requires it.
Quality Control
From Flower to Certificate of Analysis
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Hand-Harvested at Dawn
Flowers are picked by hand in the early morning hours, before heat can degrade the delicate stigma.
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Manual Stigma Separation
Red stigma threads are separated from the flower by hand on the same day, within hours of harvest.
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Controlled Drying
Threads are dried under monitored temperature and humidity to lock in color, aroma and shelf life.
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Grading & Sorting
Threads are sorted by length, color and breakage into Super Negin, Negin, Sargol and Organic grades.
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Laboratory Assay
Each lot is tested for crocin, safranal and picrocrocin levels under ISO 3632 in an accredited lab.
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Export Packaging & Dispatch
Nitrogen-flushed packaging, full documentation, and dispatch to your chosen port or airport.
Export & Logistics
A Straightforward Path From Inquiry to Delivery
We manage documentation, customs and freight so your team only needs to manage receiving.
See Full Export Details
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Inquiry & Sample
Share your target grade and volume; we send lab-tested samples with specification sheets.
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Quotation & Contract
Formal proforma invoice with Incoterms, packaging and lead time confirmed in writing.
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Production & QC
Batch prepared, graded and assayed; certificate of analysis issued for your records.
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Documentation
Certificate of origin, phytosanitary certificate, packing list and commercial invoice prepared.
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Shipping
Air or sea freight under EXW, FOB, CFR or CIF, with tracking shared throughout transit.
Global Shipping
Shipping Saffron Worldwide
- Germany
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Spain
- Netherlands
- United Arab Emirates
- Saudi Arabia
- Qatar
- Kuwait
- Japan
- South Korea
- United States
- Canada
- Australia
- And more — ask us
Gallery
From Field to Finished Jar
Our Commitments
What You Can Expect When You Work With Us
Samples Before Commitment
Approve the grade with a physical sample and specification sheet before any contract or deposit.
Documents With Every Lot
Certificate of analysis, certificate of origin, packing list and invoice prepared before dispatch.
One Direct Contact
The person who quotes your order is the person who follows it through to delivery — reachable on WhatsApp or email.
FAQ
Answers for Importers & Distributors
Can't find what you're looking for? Contact our export team directly.
Our standard MOQ is 1kg for sample and trial orders, and 5kg for commercial wholesale contracts. Custom volumes are available for long-term partners.
We export Super Negin, Negin, Sargol and Organic saffron, each classified according to ISO 3632 coloring, flavoring and aroma standards.
We ship under EXW, FOB, CFR and CIF terms from Mashhad and Tehran, with DDP available on request for select destinations.
Every batch is tested in an accredited laboratory for crocin, picrocrocin and safranal levels under ISO 3632, and shipped with a certificate of analysis, phytosanitary certificate and certificate of origin.
Standard lead time is 7–10 business days from confirmed order to dispatch, depending on grade, volume and packaging requirements.
Request a Quote
Tell Us What You Need. We'll Send a Formal Quotation.
Fields marked with an asterisk are required. Our export team typically responds within one business day.
- Free samples available for verified wholesale buyers
- Quotations issued as a formal proforma invoice
- NDA available on request for private-label buyers
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