Saffron threads – 5 g

Item Description:

Saffron threads of best quality from Iran; variety Negin; very long threads; deep red & strong aroma

Saffron is a wonderful spice. Already the sound of its name promises us oriental pleasures. The term itself comes from Arabic-Persian and means “the yellow”. If we look closely, we can see how strongly crocin, the carotenoid ingredient of saffron threads, colours the food yellow.

High quality

Saffron has been cultivated in Iran for thousands of years. Today, most of the world production is processed here. At the same time, Iranian saffron products are of the best quality in the world. While saffron threads and saffron powder used to be widely used for healing and as a dye, saffron is nowadays used more in the kitchen. Our products are characterized by extremely long threads, a deep red colour and a particularly strong aroma.

If you are wondering why saffron threads and saffron powder are significantly more expensive than “ordinary” spices, we can answer: it is the elaborate way saffron is harvested. The plant blooms only once a year, and only the pistil of the flowers is collected. Not only in Iran this is done exclusively by hand and is a very laborious business. Huge areas of land are needed to collect only a few kilograms.

Noble, but easy to handle

On the other hand, we enjoy saffron all the more when we refine our dishes with it. It should not be cooked for a long time, usually it is simply sprinkled over the food towards the end of the cooking time and only heated briefly. The intense colour of the threads and the somewhat tart and spicy taste give the dish a special touch.

Our product is absolutely high quality. The required category of ISO Cat. 1 is clearly exceeded. Our saffron is the right choice for hobby and professional chefs, for industrial processing and for end consumers as well as for wholesalers and delicatessen markets. Therefore we offer it in various package sizes. You can find out more in our shop and in personal contact!

Scope of delivery: 5 g

4,98 € / g