Saffron Threads (Whole)-1g

Flavour Notes:

Saffron Threads are used for their slightly woody and sweet floral taste and aroma as well as their rich golden color and many medicinal benefits. Saffron’s golden colour can be imitated by cheaper spices such as safflower and turmeric, but its rich and delicate flavour is unmatched.

Culinary Notes:

Saffron threads are used in all manner dishes, particularly those that include seafood and shellfish, as well as a variety of rice, sauces, and soups. Saffron is the world’s most expensive spice by weight. Saffron threads are the stigmas of the purple-flowered crocus. Each flower produces only three threads, which are picked and sorted by hand. It is used to color and flavour dishes in a variety of cuisines, including Indian dishes such as saffron rice and biryani, Spanish dishes such as paella, Italian risottos, and French bouillabaisse, as well as a range of other recipes including bread, seafood dishes, and soups. Other names include, Yellow Flower, Crocus sativus, Safron, Saphron, Safran.

Health Benefits:

Saffron is considered an antioxidant and disease-preventing herb. Its antioxidant properties protect the body from stress, cancer and infections. It is also considered to be an antiseptic, antidepressant and help aid in the upkeep of good digestion. It’s a good source of minerals such as copper, potassium, calcium, manganese, iron, selenium, zinc and magnesium. Additionally, it is rich in vitamin A, folic acid, riboflavin, niacin, and vitamin C. The abundance of vitamin A means that it is often considered to prevent retinal decay over time.

Ingredients:

100% dried Whole Saffron Threads.

Country of Origin:

Iran

Other Names or Spelling:

Yellow Flower, Crocus sativus, Safron, Saphron, Safran