Question 1

Is Iranian saffron good?

Accepted Answer

Persian Saffron is regarded as being the best saffron in the world. The vast amount produced each year in this region and the many trim options available make it a highly desirable source.

Question 2

What is Iranian saffron?

Accepted Answer

Iranian Saffron known as the “red gold”, saffron is a magical ingredient in Persian culture, from aromatic foods and colorful desserts, to the physical and spiritual medicine. ... The expensive spice has long been a high-demand commodity and even triggered a war in 1374 in central Europe.

Question 3

Can saffron make you high?

Accepted Answer

The aristocrats of ancient Persia not only dyed their robes and perfumed their halls with saffron, they also benefited from its medicinal properties. It was considered a splendid tonic for the heart and for the relief of melancholy, but it was believed that eating too much could produce a state of alarming euphoria.

Question 4

Does saffron expire?

Accepted Answer

Just like pretty much any spice, saffron is best used as soon as possible for optimal flavor and potency. ... And as long as you take good care of the spice, it will last many months or even years past that date. If there's no date on the package, you can assume it should retain most of its taste for 2 – 3 years.

Question 5

Which country has best saffron?

Accepted Answer

Iran's Due to Iran's diverse climate and fertile soil, the country's agricultural products are rated among the best in the world, with its saffron standing second to none. Saffron is a spice derived from the flower of the saffron crocus.

Question 6

How much is 1g of saffron?

Accepted Answer

Saffron, the most expensive spice, is usually sold by the gram - just a small cluster of slender red threads in a tiny glass bottle. At the Spice House in Chicago, owners Tom and Patty Erd sell a gram of superior grade saffron for $6.79, and an even finer version, known as coupé grade, for $8.29.

Question 7

1 gram of premium saffron from Iran would cost 11 EURO.

Accepted Answer

And for partially Spanish saffron, it would cost around 3.50 EUR (0,1 gram) or 35 EUR per gram.

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