Kashmiri saffron 1g
Saffron is a unique and most expensive spice, which is dried stigmas of Crocus flowers.
The best spice is considered to be Kashmiri saffron, grown in northern India.
Kashmiri saffron has a dark red color, its stigmas are long and have a rich aroma.
The average price of Kashmiri saffron is about $ 5-10 per gram or $ 2,000-5,000 per kilogram.
Such a high cost of this spice is due to the fact that saffron is a very scarce product. About 300 tons of saffron are harvested worldwide each year, and more than 90% is harvested in Iran.
Indian spice saffron is very useful. It contains: proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, macronutrients and trace elements, fatty acids.
Saffron is used in cooking and medicine.
In cooking, saffron is highly valued because it gives the dishes a delicious taste, wonderful aroma and beautiful golden color.
Saffron seasoning is independent, so it is not recommended to mix with any other spices.
Saffron is added to the first and second courses of fish and meat, vegetables.
The spice goes well with drinks, tea and coffee, milk.
Saffron is used in confectionery, added to cake batter, cakes and more.
Useful properties of Kashmiri saffron:
- Saffron can significantly accelerate the healing process after any illness and regardless of severity.
- The spice has diuretic, choleretic and carminative properties, which promotes the excretion of toxins.
- Saffron has a positive effect on the circulatory system, cleanses and renews the blood, strengthens the cardiovascular system.
- Scientists have proven that saffron can prevent cancer, as well as destroy their cells.
- Saffron is recommended for the elderly because the spice has a positive effect on eyesight.
- Indian spice soothes, restores healthy sleep, helps with depression.
- Saffron is able to reduce menstrual pain.
- The spice can be used externally. It can help heal burns, as well as skin diseases.
You can buy Kashmiri saffron in our online store.
Saffron can be bought in boxes of 0.5 grams, 1 gram.