Evaluation of Crocus sativus L. Quality Using FTIR Spectroscopy

Authors

Lina M. Alnaddaf, Albaath UniversityFollow
Mohamad Nabil Ksaier
Salim F. Bamsaoud, Physics Department, Hadhramout UniversityFollow

Abstract

Crocus sativus L. is one the important spices that gives food a distinctive color and taste as well as its medicinal value. Its quality can be estimated using different analysis methods. In This study we used FTIR spectroscopy to Evaluate Crocus sativus L. quality at MEDICO Lab 2023. FTIR Spectroscopy is a fast and reliable analytical method for quality saffron evaluation. The results of FTIR spectra indicated functional groups related to O-H, C=C, C=O, C-O, C(O)–O, C-H, C-H (cis-) and C-H (trans-). Also, our samples lacked the distinctive bands of the active substances of crocetin. Furthermore, the flowers in our samples contained different numbers of stigmas, evidence of the genetic mixing of the bulbs used.

Recommended Citation

Alnaddaf, Lina M.; Ksaier, Mohamad Nabil; and Bamsaoud, Salim F. (2023) "Evaluation of Crocus sativus L. Quality Using FTIR Spectroscopy," Hadhramout University Journal of Natural & Applied Sciences: Vol. 20: Iss. 1, Article 2.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.aaru.edu.jo/huj_nas/vol20/iss1/2