The Secret History of the World’s Priciest Spice
Saffron is the most expensive spice in the world, going for up to $16 per gram—and with good reason. It comes from the dried bright orange-red stigmas of the flower Crocus sativus.
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Amazing Benefits Of Saffron
The most impressive health benefits of saffron include its ability to improve respiratory health, optimize the digestive system, eliminate pain, improve sleep patterns, reduce bleeding, boost heart health, increase circulation, prevent diabetes, strengthen bones, and improve the immune function.
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Iranian Saffron
Iran can be considered as the cradle of the world’s saffron. Almost 90 percent of the wo...
Iran’s saffron exports face challenges with Afghanistan turning into rival
TEHRAN, Sept. 18 (Xinhua) -- Afghanistan has turned into a rival for Iranian saffron exports as a result ...
Herb Rice With Green Garlic , Saffron , And Crispy Shallots
This recipe is a labor of love. This rice dish is based on one of the most famous Persian polos (pilaf), known as sabzi polo. And while the fried shallots are not traditional (you can take them out if you’d like), they add a crunchy layer to the dish. Serve with yogurt sauce alongside.
Saffron, Rose Water Brittle With Pistachios And Almonds
This brittle recipe is a riff on an Iranian candy known as sohan. Its snappy texture and fragrant flavor ...
Does Saffron Fight Cancer? A Plausible Biological Mechanism
The “superfood” craze is premised upon the dubious notion that some foods are so great, that eating them ...
Stretching Saffron!
There are things we approach in the kitchen with care, with hesitation, and, maybe, with a little...
Saffron : facts , selection & storage
Saffron is one of the few things in this world that actually is worth its weight in gold. A product of th...
saffron ( Red Gold )
WHY SAFFRON?
The effect of anything shows its worth. Some people or some things are known to change the ...