Saffron Persian spice is the three red stigma of the purple Crocus sativa flower. It is an extremely aromatic spice and although it is red, it is not at all hot.
It has a complex flavor and aroma and is described as having a slightly bitter honey like taste. Azaffron is the most expensive spice in the world.
Though, because the intense flavor, only a small amount of it is needed when cooking.
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Depending on the size of the stigma (3/flower), it can take between 70,000 to 200,000 flowers to produce 1 kg of the spice.
The cultivation, harvesting and processing of it is carried out completely be hand. Adding to the cost of the spice. saffron Persian
It is used to season sweat and savory foods, such as rice, meat and fish dishes.
Also cheese, both soft and hard. Azaffron has also been an ingredient in ice cream, cakes, and liqueurs.
Close to 170 to 200 tons of it are produced each year.
The bulk of which is produced by Iran, Greece and Kashmir, followed by Spain. saffron Persian .
The primary users of saffron
Arabs use saffron for preparing a kind of tea named after it and Arabic coffee.
Indians use saffron for the preparation of a dish called Biryani.
Italians and the Swiss use saffron for the preparation of a dish with rice called Risotto.
Spaniards use saffron for the preparation of a dish called Paella.
Germans and the English use saffron for the preparation of saffron cake.
Other applications for saffron
Due to its other properties, Saffron can also be used for medical purposes such as:
• Helps with digestion; strengthens the stomach and is anti-tympanites.
• Rouses sexual desire
• Is analgesic, especially for colicky pains and combats gingivitis
• Helps to fight tumors and collections of free radicals (thus reacting against cancerous cells).
