Saffron

Saffron

Saffron is a highly prized spice known for its vivid crimson-red threads, distinctive aroma, and slightly bitter, earthy taste. It is derived from the stigmas of the flower Crocus sativus, commonly known as the saffron crocus.
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Product Description

Common Uses

Culinary:

Widely used in Middle Eastern, Indian, Mediterranean, and European cuisines.
Key ingredient in dishes like:

Paella (Spain)
Risotto alla Milanese (Italy)
Biryani and Kheer (India)
Bouillabaisse (France)

Origin and Cultivation

Grown mainly in Iran, India (Kashmir), Spain, and Greece.

Each flower yields only 3 stigmas, and it takes about 75,000 flowers to produce one pound of saffron, making it the most expensive spice in the world by weight.

Key Characteristics

  • Color: Deep red threads; imparts a rich golden-yellow hue when used in cooking.
  • Flavor: Subtly bitter, with honey-like, earthy, and hay-like undertones.
  • Aroma: Warm, metallic-honey, slightly floral fragrance.

Medicinal and Traditional Uses

  • Historically used in traditional medicine for its antioxidant, mood-enhancing, and anti-inflammatory properties.
  • Sometimes used as a natural dye

Medicinal

  • Traditionally used to stimulate digestion, increase circulation, and relieve pain (topically)

Fun Fact

  • The heat of a chili is measured in Scoville Heat Units (SHU). For example, Kashmiri chili is mild (\~1,000–2,000 SHU), while bird’s eye chili can exceed 100,000 SHU.

Container Capacity

SIZE OF CONTAINER QNT.
20 FT 3 MT
40 HQ 8 MT

Pesticides:Complying with requirements for pesticide residue levels As per the regulations of the destination country.

Allergens:Free from Allergens
(Other mandatory requirements will be in compliance to the respective regulations of the destination country.)

Packing:Box as per your requirement. (provide customized packing as per your requirements.)

Shelf-Life: 24 Months, under proper storage condition

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