Pure Spanish Saffron 2g Grade A Extra Superior 100% Pure Saffron (Free from Alcoholic or Animal Matter)

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The 11 most known types of saffron are 1) Super Negin, 2) Negin, 3) Sargol, 4) Poushal, 5) Bunch, 6) Konj, 7) Kashmiri, 8) Greek, 9) Moroccan, 10) Spanish, and 11) Italian. Iran produces about 90% of the world’s entire supply of the spice, producing types like Super Negin and Sargol—both commonly categorized as Grade 1 saffron. Saffron, like many other herbs and plants, is rich in antioxidants. These substances help fight cell damage and may prevent cancer or other diseases. Research has also shown that the antioxidants in saffron may be healthy for your brain and nervous system. Saffron ( / ˈ s æ f r ə n, - r ɒ n/) [1] is a spice derived from the flower of Crocus sativus, commonly known as the "saffron crocus". The vivid crimson stigma and styles, called threads, are collected and dried for use mainly as a seasoning and colouring agent in food. Although some doubts remain on its origin, [2] it is believed that saffron originated in Iran. [3] However, Greece [2] and Mesopotamia [3] have also been suggested as the possible region of origin of this plant. Saffron crocus slowly propagated throughout much of Eurasia and was later brought to parts of North Africa, North America, and Oceania.

Fletcher, N. (2005), Charlemagne's Tablecloth: A Piquant History of Feasting (1sted.), Saint Martin's Press, ISBN 978-0-312-34068-1 Premenstrual syndrome can negatively affect a person’s quality of life,” says Czerwony. “If you experience PMS that is severe or interfering with your daily activities, talk to your provider. Saffron could also help relieve some of the emotional symptoms of PMS.” 3. Weight loss aidHigh crocin, a natural coloring pigment in saffron, is generally indicated by entirely red or dark red saffron. Spanish saffron is brighter and less opaque. It is due to the laborious work involved in saffron production in Spain. As a result, Persian saffron has a greater propensity to color.

Considered the highest quality type of saffron, the Super Negin is one of the most expensive and rarest of its kind. Super Negin has red threads about 0.5 in long. Monks, Keiron (3 September 2015). "Iran's homegrown treasure: the spice that costs more than gold". CNN . Retrieved 22 January 2016.Guijarro-Díez, Miguel; Castro-Puyana, María; Crego, Antonio Luis; Marina, María Luisa (1 January 2017). "Detection of saffron adulteration with gardenia extracts through the determination of geniposide by liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry". Journal of Food Composition and Analysis. 55: 30–37. doi: 10.1016/j.jfca.2016.11.004.

Just like the first type of Persian saffron, Negin also doesn’t have any yellow or white parts in its thread. Since they are from the topmost portion of the, it’s not uncommon for people to assume that the Persian Sargol is the best there is. You find most of its dyeing compounds and essential oils at the very top, right? Of all Persian saffron, the Bunch is the longest at about 1.1 in. Besides the yellow part of the strand, it also has more or less 3–5 mm of the cream or white portion. a b Hosseini A, Razavi BM, Hosseinzadeh H (2018). "Pharmacokinetic Properties of Saffron and its Active Components". European Journal of Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics. 43 (4): 383–390. doi: 10.1007/s13318-017-0449-3. PMID 29134501. S2CID 23836415. Today, azafrán is still very much tied to the Manchegan tradition; you’ll find it included in tasty regional recipes for favorites like pisto manchego, and some might even opt to include it in desserts like arroz con leche . In various towns, there still remains the custom of gifting newlyweds saffron as a symbol of prosperity. And in the village of Consuegra, around the last Sunday in October, you’ll find the Festival de la Rosa del Azafrán – a traditional folkloric festival that offers a range of saffron-centered activities, including a contest to see who can extract the crocus the fastest. Don’t be surprised if your arroz con leche is made with Spanish saffron! What makes Manchegan saffron the best of the best?

Learn how to prepare saffron, to accentuate this beautiful spices’ aroma and taste.

Crocus sativus thrives in the Mediterranean maquis, an ecotype superficially resembling the North American chaparral, and similar climates where hot and dry summer breezes sweep semi-arid lands. It can nonetheless survive cold winters, tolerating frosts as low as −10°C (14°F) and short periods of snow cover. [19] [22] Some reports suggest saffron can tolerate an air temperature range from −22 to 40 °C. [23] Irrigation is required if grown outside of moist environments such as Kashmir, where annual rainfall averages 1,000–1,500mm (40–60in); saffron-growing regions in Greece (500mm or 20in annually) and Spain (400mm or 16in) are far drier than the main cultivating Iranian regions. What makes this possible is the timing of the local wet seasons; generous spring rains and drier summers are optimal. Rain immediately preceding flowering boosts saffron yields; rainy or cold weather during flowering promotes disease and reduces yields. Persistently damp and hot conditions harm the crops, [24] and rabbits, rats, and birds cause damage by digging up corms. Nematodes, leaf rusts, and corm rot pose other threats. Yet Bacillus subtilis inoculation may provide some benefit to growers by speeding corm growth and increasing stigma biomass yield. [25] Primarily made up of the style, Konj saffron threads are short, thin, and pale. It has 0.1-inch long filaments that are cream-colored.

Other than that, most consumers find it easier to determine a fake saffron versus a real one when Poushal is used. Its natural color gradation from red to yellow is typically seen as a sign of authenticity. But before you decide to pay all that money for spice, first you should find out how it contributes to the dish, how to use it in the kitchen and, of course, what does saffron taste like. Here is everything you need to know about saffron before you pawn your family gold. The Origins of Saffron Kafi, M.; Koocheki, A.; Rashed, M. H.; Nassiri, M., eds. (2006), Saffron (Crocus sativus ) Production and Processing (1sted.), Science Publishers, ISBN 978-1-57808-427-2 Dai, Lili; Chen, Lingyan; Wang, Wenjing (2020). "Safety and Efficacy of Saffron ( Crocus sativus L.) for Treating Mild to Moderate Depression: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis". The Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease. 208 (4): 269–276. doi: 10.1097/NMD.0000000000001118. PMID 32221179. S2CID 210119504. Fotedar, S. (1999). "Cultural Heritage of India: The Kashmiri Pandit Contribution". Vitasta. Kashmir Sabha of Kolkata. 32 (1): 128. Archived from the original on 29 September 2011 . Retrieved 15 September 2011.In late Ptolemaic Egypt, Cleopatra used saffron in her baths so that lovemaking would be more pleasurable. [96] Egyptian healers used saffron as a treatment for all varieties of gastrointestinal ailments. [97] Saffron was also used as a fabric dye in such Levantine cities as Sidon and Tyre in Lebanon. [98] Aulus Cornelius Celsus prescribes saffron in medicines for wounds, cough, colic, and scabies, and in the mithridatium. [99] Western Europe [ edit ] Preserved "Safran", Staatliches Museum für Naturkunde, Karlsruhe, Germany