Saffron, one of the oldest and the most expensive spice in the world, is a dried stigma of crocus sativus flowers, a small perennial plant, which is found only in three regions in the entire world; hence being of three types: Kashmiri, Iranian and Spanish. Iranian Saffron has a bright color and distinctive flavor. Kashmiri Saffron (â??Shahi Saffronâ?� and â??Mogra Saffronâ?�), the strongest-flavored variety of saffron, is the worldâ??s finest saffron and the most expensive as it is difficult to obtain A hundred kg of fresh flowers yield about three kilograms of saffron. It is dark red in color and has long perfect strands. Saffron is used as a spice in culinary dishes; only a small amount of saffron can turn your dish into a divine delicacy! Besides saffron is also used in cosmetic products and can be used as a standalone beauty remedy. Saffron also prides itself as being the oldest spice used extensively for medicinal purpose.
HEALTH BENEFITS OF SAFFRON:
1. Improves Memory.
2. Saffron acts as an Antidepressant.
3. Saffron Prevents Cancer.
4. Saffron has anti-bacterial properties and can is very beneficial in reducing acne.
5. Saffron can also be applied along with milk to lighten the skin and remove pigments.
The unique characteristics of Kashmir saffron are its longer and thicker stigmas, natural deep-red colour, high aroma, bitter flavour, chemical-free processing, and high quantity of crocin (colouring strength), safranal (flavour) and picrocrocin (bitterness).
Kashmiri Saffron is the only saffron in the world grown at an altitude of 1,600 m to 1,800 m AMSL (above mean sea level), which adds to its uniqueness and differentiates it from other saffron.
Kashmiri saffron add colour and flavour to dishes. Its exotic aroma is an additional delight for food lovers. It rejuvenates health and is used in cosmetics and for medicinal purposes.
Saffron is a spice derived from the dried stigma of the flower
Grade A: 100% red.
Saffron is used as a culinary seasoning and to Color, Cottage Cheese, Chicken and meat, rise, mayonnaise, liquors and cordials. It is also used in specialty breads, cakes, confectionaries, Mughlai dishes. Saffron is also used as a perfume in cosmetics.
The factors which are very important in Saffron are crocin (responsible for saffron's color), picrocrocin (taste), and safranal (fragrance or aroma). This Effective Ingredients, gives Saffron special color, flavor and aroma and Higher amount of these compounds provide higher quality of Saffron. Other volatile oils in Saffron are cineole, phenethenol, pinene, borneol, geraniol, limonene, p-cymene, linalool, terpinen-4-oil, etc. It also contains other carotenoids, including zea-xanthin, lycopene, and carotenes.
Kashmir saffron is renowned globally as a spice. It rejuvenates health and is used in cosmetics and for medicinal purposes.
It has been associated with traditional Kashmiri cuisine and represents the rich cultural heritage of the region. The unique characteristics of Kashmir saffron are its longer and thicker stigmas, natural deep-red colour, high aroma, bitter flavour, chemical-free processing, and high quantity of crocin (colouring strength), safranal (flavour) and picrocrocin (bitterness).
It is the only saffron in the world grown at an altitude of 1,600 m to 1,800 m AMSL (above mean sea level), which adds to its uniqueness and differentiates it from other saffron varieties available the world over.
At GlorraSaff, the Kashmiri Saffron is available in 3 varieties:
i) Lachha Saffron
ii) Mongra Saffron
iii) Guchhi Saffron
