iran saffron

iran saffron export

iran saffron is taken from the flower of “saffron crocus”.

The vivid red stigmas and styles, called threads, are collected and dried to be used in food mostly as a seasoning and colouring agent.

iran saffron has a sweet flavor. It is the most expensive spice in the world, because it should just be picked by hand, not machines.

250,000 stigmas make only half a kilo of Saffron, that’s why iran saffron is so expensive and precious.

Iran now accounts for 90% -93% of the world saffron production.

Is Persian saffron or iran saffron good for your health?

Besides being expensive, iranian saffron is a major source of antioxidants. It can help combat depression and lower blood pressure, and also soften your skin and hair.

Dried saffron has 65% carbohydrates, 6% fat, 11% protein and 12% water.

In comparison to other spices or dried foods, the nutrient content of dried saffron shows richness of nutritional value across B vitamins and dietary minerals.

In one tablespoon (2 grams), manganese is present as 28% of the Daily Value, but other nutrients are negligible.

Persian Saffron Uses

Persian Saffron ( iran saffron ) is widely used in Persian, Indian, European, and Arab cuisines. Confectioneries and liquors also include saffron most of the time.

It is used in dishes ranging from the jewelled rice and khoresh of Iran, the bouillabaisse of France ,the Milanese risotto of Italy, the paella of Spain, to the biryani in South Asia.

iran saffron is also used in Swedish buns. One of the most esteemed use of saffron is in Golden Ham preparation. Golden Ham is a precious dry-cured ham made with saffron from San Gimignano.

It is specially a distinct item in Persian Cuisine. Iranians usually place ground saffron in a small bowl and pour hot water over it.

This way the aroma is released. Then they use it in cooking processes.

As there are some banking and trade restrictions for Iran, Iranian companies faced huge challenges in exporting Saffron abroad, specially to the US and Europe. Therefore, when coming to Iran, Saffron is one of the things you’d better buy. Because of these sanctions, large markets were created in other countries producing artificially colored Saffron. There are also some countries acting as intermediaries by importing the genuine spice from Iran and rebranding and exporting it to other countries of the world in their own name and at higher prices!

 

How to distinguish high quality Iranian Saffron from low grade Saffron?

Genuine Persian Saffron threads are all in vivid crimson color with a slightly lighter orange-red color on the tips.

This indicates that it’s not colored artificially. But, on the other hand, dull brick red color of Saffron is indicative of age, suggesting you not to buy that.

Aroma is strong and fresh in high quality Persian Saffron and there should not be broken-off debris collected at the bottom of container.

Also if you see yellow or white plant parts mixed with the red threads, that is probably a sign of low grade Saffron.

High quality Saffron threads are also dry and brittle to the touch, but in low grade one, you may see moister trapped inside for adding dead weight.

 

Where to buy Saffron in Iran?

The main source of Saffron is Mashhad, which is located in north-east of Iran.

you can find most of Persian Saffron selling shops around 17 Shahrivar Square in Mashhad.

But in other cities like Shiraz, Isfahan, Yazd and Tehran you can easily buy Saffron as well.

Bear in mind that you cannot take more than 100 grams of Saffron out of Iran per passport. Considering all this information, you will definitely decide to buy Saffron during your trip to Iran.

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