Category Saffron

The so-called world’s most expensive spice, saffron, has several uses and benefits apart from culinary purposes. Since times unknown, saffron has been extensively used for medicinal values in Ayurveda. It is considered a natural remedy for several physical and cognitive…

Saffron is a popular spice known for its captivating aroma, color, and flavor. It is used worldwide, mostly for culinary purposes. Though saffron is harvested extensively in Spain, Iran, and Afghanistan, organic Kashmiri saffron is considered the best grade because…

Do you know the earliest trace of saffron was found in Greece? However, the origin of the original Kashmiri saffron is still unknown. Though Iran is the largest exporter of saffron, Kashmiri saffron is the most sought-after spice across the…

Did you ever wonder if the saffron you buy from local shops might be fake? Do you check the purity of saffron before purchasing? If the answer is ‘no’, you are perhaps robbed every time! You are paying hundreds of…

Often, referred to as the golden spice, what makes saffron so precious? Is it a vibrant red colour? Or is it the luxurious flavour adding an extra dose of temptation to a platter? The fact is, Kashmiri saffron is not…

Saffron is an indigenous spice harvested in the fields of Kashmir of the Pampore region. The silky smooth texture of the saffron strands with the vibrant red colour makes it the best quality saffron around the world. Extracted from the…

Though popularly used as a spice in India and the Middle East, Kashmiri saffron proposes several health benefits. Derived from the stigma of the saffron crocus flower, this bright red, incredibly strong-flavoured spice is considered the most expensive spice in…