Prices start at : 14.40 USD / 1 Gram
The world's most valuable spice. The tiny stigmas must be carefully plucked by hand from each flower. It's this sheer amount of planting, land, hand-harvesting, and toasting – not to mention the flavor and perfume – that makes saffron so valuable.
- Qualities: All Natural, Gluten-Free, Kosher Parve, Non-GMO
- Taste & Aroma: Warm & Earthy
- Basic Preparation: Ready to use, simply add to taste. Alternatively, crush and soak saffron to release its flavor. Many recipes call for a "Pinch" of saffron, which is equivalent to about 20 saffron threads.
- Shelf Life: Properly stored, saffron has a shelf-life of 3 - 4 years, after that and the potency starts to diminish.
- Recommended Applications: Use saffron to season rice dishes such as rice pilaf, Spanish paella, Italian risotto, and Mexican yellow rice. Saffron is especially good when used in cooking seafood dishes such as bouillabaisse.
- Country of Origin: Greece