In this type of saffron, the cream is completely eliminated and it is also called sargol saffron and root-head saffron. Sargol saffron is one of the most used saffron species and most of the saffron production is from this species. The amount of Saffron Crocin is between 220 and 240 USP. It contains high levels of crocin and safranal. It’s color is red. It has thick stigma stripes. It is used in foods and for medicinal purposes.