Table 2.
Main characterization of the crocin-rich extracts incubated on the cellular lines: total crocins (μM) incubated; residual protein nitrogen (mg/mL) and fat (mg/mL); trans-3-Gg/trans-4-GG ratio and trans-4-GG percentage.
| Sample | Total Crocins (μM) | Protein N Residue (mg/mL) | Fat Residue (mg/mL) | trans-3-Gg/trans-4-GG | trans-4-GG (% on Total Crocins) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E1 | 2.00 | 2.52 | 0.35 | 0.5 | 57.3 |
| E2 | 2.00 | 12.88 | 4.16 | 0.4 | 60.3 |
| E3 | 2.00 | 10.98 | 1.53 | 0.7 | 46.4 |
| C1 | 1.00 | 76.72 | 8.12 | 0.7 | 58.6 |
| C2 | 2.00 | 77.66 | 7.72 | 0.5 | 56.1 |
| C3 | 1.00 | 109.01 | 12.96 | 0.4 | 69.4 |
| C4 | 1.00 | 44.58 | 5.36 | 0.6 | 63.8 |