Gardenia Yellow#94238-00-3

Crocin-1 is a diester that is crocetin in which both of the carboxy groups have been converted to their gentiobiosyl esters. It is one of the water-soluble yellow-red pigments of saffron and is used as a spice for flavouring and colouring food. Note that in India, the term 'Crocin' is also used by GlaxoSmithKline as a brand-name for paracetamol. It has a role as an antioxidant, a food colouring, a plant metabolite and a histological dye.

Product Usage

Gardenia Yellow#94238-00-3 has a wide range of applications. In the food industry, it can be used for coloring various foods such as fruit-flavored beverages, prepared wines, pastries, ice cream, puffed foods, candies, jellies, canned foods, and preserved fruits, endowing the products with a natural and bright yellow color. In the cosmetics industry, it can be added to products such as facial cleansers, beauty creams, toners, shampoos and masks to adjust the color, meeting the requirements of natural safety.