Saffron

Saffron
Saffron, one of the oldest and the most expensive spice of the world, is a dried stigma of crocus
sativus flowers, a small perennial plant, which is found only in three regions in the entire world
hence being of three types: Kashmiri, Iranian and Spanish. Iranian Saffron has a bright color and
distinctive flavor, Spanish saffron (which is of two types: Spanish Coupe saffron and Spanish superior
saffron) is the most common saffron, also easiest to find, and has a strong color and aroma. Considered
the world’s most potent type of this spice, Kashmiri Saffron has an extraordinary aroma and adds
powerful colors and flavors to your recipes. Kashmiri Saffron the strongest-flavored variety of saffron,
is the world’s finest saffron and the most expensive as it is difficult to obtain A hundred kg of fresh
flowers yield about three kilograms of saffron. It is dark red in color and has long, perfect strands.
Saffron is used as a spice in culinary dishes; only a small amount of saffron can turn your dish into a
divine delicacy! Besides saffron is also used in cosmetic products and can be used as a standalone
beauty remedy. Saffron also prides itself as being the oldest spice used extensively for medicinal
purpose.