Saffron

Spice

Saffron

Saffron is the dried stigma of Crocus sativus, the world's most expensive spice by weight. It lends golden colour and a honey-hay aroma to paella, risotto, biryani, and baked goods. Threads are preferred over powder for authenticity. Soak in warm liquid before use to extract colour and flavour.

Also known as: Za'farān, Azafrán, Kesar, Krokos

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Breeds, cuts & preparations

Variety

CoupéCrocus sativusIranian SaffronKashmiri SaffronLa ManchaLachaManchaMongraNeginPushalSargolSpanish Saffron

Source

Indoor FarmedOutdoor FarmedWild

Provenance

BiodynamicExport GradeFair TradeHand HarvestedNon-GMOOrganicPesticide FreeSingle OriginSun Dried

Preparation

CrushedPowderSoakedThreadWhole Stigma

CommonCharacteristic

AromaticBitterDelicateFloralGoldenHayHoneyMetallic

History

GR

Saffron crocus cultivation and use appear in Bronze Age Aegean culture.

IR

Persian saffron production and cookery set quality standards still referenced today.

ES

Saffron cultivation established in Spain, later famous as La Mancha saffron.

Iran, Spain, India (Kashmir), and later other regions supplied global saffron markets.

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