Crocus Sativus Style Extract
Saffron-style extracts are used at very small culinary levels as a spice. At normal food intakes, saffron is well tolerated, but very high doses (g/day) have shown toxic effects in studies; ordinary food use is not associated with safety concerns.
What it is
Crocus sativus (saffron) style extract is a botanical extract from the styles of the saffron crocus, related to saffron spice.
Flavor and color when used as saffron; also a cosmetic ingredient.
Why it's flagged
- high-dose saffron toxicity (not at culinary use levels)
What regulators actually say
"The color additive saffron is the dried stigma of Crocus sativus L., with or without its style."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Saffron is a permitted food spice and natural color (21 CFR 73.500).
European Union — EFSA
Spice/natural ingredient; not separately authorized as a food additive.
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