Articles
A RAPID PROCEDURE FOR THE EVALUATION OF SAFFRON COLOURING STRENGTH USING TRISTIMULUS COLORIMETRY
Article number
650_35
Pages
297 – 301
Language
English
Abstract
Hunter colour parameters (L*, a*, b*) measured by a portable tristimulus colorimeter, were used to develop a rapid procedure to evaluate saffron colouring strength in situ.
Such a procedure is expected to strengthen the quality control of Greek saffron under the conditions it is traded by the Saffron Cooperative (Kozani,
Greece). Correlations were sought among colorimetric, spectrometric (E1%440) and
HPLC data (crocin content). The effect of parameters such as sample type (filament or powder) and moisture content on the method robustness is discussed.
Such a procedure is expected to strengthen the quality control of Greek saffron under the conditions it is traded by the Saffron Cooperative (Kozani,
Greece). Correlations were sought among colorimetric, spectrometric (E1%440) and
HPLC data (crocin content). The effect of parameters such as sample type (filament or powder) and moisture content on the method robustness is discussed.
Authors
L. Cuko, T. Mitsopoulou, M.Z. Tsimidou
Keywords
Crocus sativus, quality control, saffron spice
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