ChEBI: A diester that is crocetin in which both of the carboxy groups have been converted to their gentiobiosyl esters. It is one of the water-soluble yellow-red pigments of saffron and is used as a spice for flavouring and colouring food. Note that in India, the
term 'Crocin' is also used by GlaxoSmithKline as a brand-name for paracetamol.
