SAFFRON, POWDER

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1 Oz. Tin $125.00

SAFFRON, POWDER

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Description:
Saffron (Crocus Sativus) is the most expensive spice in the world, mainly due to harvesting. Saffron comes from a crocus flower. The female pistil has 3 components, the stigma, style and ovary. The pistil has one style that branches into three distinct stigmas. The three stigmas are the Saffron threads. ; Each crocus flower produces only 3 threads, and it takes over 14,000 stigmas to make 1 lb. of threads! The crocus flowers stand about 1 ft. high and must be harvested by hand. The threads of a crocus are deep red and bright orange in color and are about 1" long. The threads have a taste of bitter almonds. Saffron is used to flavor dishes and as a yellow dye. Most of the Saffron sold in the U.S. comes from Spain. Other areas that produce Saffron include Portugal, Italy, France, Turkey and India.

Saffron's delicate flavor compliments light meats, fish and poultry. Frequently used to season Pilaf, Italian Risotto and Mexican Rice. It's often added to breads like Saffron Buns, a traditional part of Swedish Christmas meals. Saffron is directly added to the dish at the beginning of the cooking process.