Kashmiri & Iranian saffron – a comparison
The main difference between Kashmiri and Iranian Saffron is that of the yield of Stigmas which is about 75%.
The excess yield is due to the fact that the stigmas of saffron cultivated in Kashmir are extremely long with a thick head. They are also of a deep red color.
The size of the stigmas indicates the inherent suitability of the soil and climate for this product.
Kashmiri Saffron
different types of iranian saffron & how to use saffron
Thus by just physically observing the saffron its origin can be identified provided it has not been blended with saffron from various origins.
The blending is normally done by importers in non producing countries because of the wide disparities in prices: the Iranian Saffron is about 1/2 the price of Kashmiri Saffron.