Crocus chemistry: Saffron, colours, and poisonous imposters March 15, 2022 0Comments 0Likes 160Views Click to enlarge Did you know that saffron is obtained from a type of crocus? This is a fact that had somehow escaped me, and which I only discovered when wondering why saffron contains a compound called ‘crocin’. Turns out that, yes, there is a connection! Read more