Characterization of carotenoids content and composition of saffron from different localities

• Main Authors: Othman, Rashidi, Mohd Hatta, Farah Ayuni, Mohd Hassan, Norazian, Kammona, Suhair
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: SET PUBLISHER 2020
• Subjects: GE Environmental Sciences; RS Pharmacy and materia medica; S Agriculture (General); SB Plant culture; TP248.13 Biotechnology; TP934 Paints, pigments, varnishes, etc
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/78495/7/78495_Characterization%20of%20carotenoids%20content%20and%20composition%20of%20saffron.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/78495/

The most essential carotenoids for humans are found in plants that are normally yellow, orange, and red coloured pigments. They are typically and mostly lipophilic in nature, but some unique plant species may yield watersoluble carotenoids. Saffron or Crocus sativus contains hydrophilic carotenoids...