Saffron (E164)
Updated October 2, 2026
Saffron (E164) is a food additive in the “other additives” group. It appears in 162 products in our database, 95 of them sold in the US.
Quick facts
- Also known as
- E164
- E-number
- E164
- Function
- Other additives
- Found in
- 162 products (95 sold in the US)
Foods that commonly contain Saffron
Share of published products in each category whose ingredient list includes Saffron.
Popular products with Saffron
NOVA 4 
e NOVA 4 
d NOVA 4 
e NOVA 4 
d NOVA 4 
c NOVA 4 
e NOVA 4 
c NOVA 4 
NOVA 4 
d NOVA 4 Saffron-free alternatives
Popular products from the same categories that don't list Saffron and score Nutri-Score A–C.
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c NOVA 3 
b NOVA 3 
a NOVA 3 
c NOVA 4 How to spot Saffron on a label
Look for any of these names in the ingredient list:
Related additives
Frequently asked questions
What foods contain Saffron?
In our database, Saffron most often appears in groceries, rices, paella and confectioneries.
How many products contain Saffron?
162 published products on Foodmetria list Saffron, including 95 sold in the United States. Counts come from ingredient lists in Open Food Facts and update daily.
Product data: Open Food Facts (ODbL), updated daily. Additive information is for general education and is not medical advice. Always check the package label. Our methodology.