Saffron is the dry stigma of crocus sativus flower.saffron is one of the most precious spices in the world. saffron is the dry stigma of crocus sativus flower.the threadlike red stigmas and the yellow hue they impart are quite literally the stuff of legend. Saffron is considered one of the World’s most expensive spices.more than 90% percent of saffron are produced in iran.so iran are the biggest producers of saffron in the world. iranian saffron known as the (red gold),saffron is a magical ingredient ,from aromatic foods and colorful desserts,to the physical and spiritual medicine. Saffron is used as a natural coloring & aromatic in foods. pastries , beverages , pharmaceutical, etc…
Medical searches proved that consuming of 3 grams saffron every month is caused refreshing mentally & physically. Iranian saffron onion is the strongest saffron onion in the world. Also, the soil of Iranian agricultural lands and the height of Iran’s cultivated lands have the best conditions for cultivating saffron. All these factors together have made Iranian saffron known as the highest quality saffron in the world. Besides, during several centuries of saffron cultivation, Iranian farmers have mastered the skills and techniques that they have in cultivating, holding, and harvesting saffron, that no one else in the world has the technical skills and technology that Iranian farmers have. Also, Iran is the center of producing saffron, and cultivating saffron in Iran on large scales causes economies scale while producing saffron in other countries is not economically viable. If you want to buy Iranian saffron the best option is to choose a reputable Iranian saffron manufacturer company that guarantees the quality of its saffron and can supply any kind of saffron in large volumes and sends it all over the world and also have after-sales support services.
we’ve made an option for you to order a sample of saffron you want to buy before the final order.
Our main products include all kind of saffron such as Negin, Sargol, Poushli , Bunched (Dasteh) , White Saffron and Saffron Powder with different quality & Packaging.
- Product:Saffron
- Latin name: Crocus Sativus
- Style: Dried
- Form: Filaments
- Color: All Red
- Part: Only Dried Stigmas
- Place of Origin: Iran
- Source of Saffron: Iran, the world’s largest producer (by FAO & World Bank)
- Quantity Minimum: 1kg
- Delivery time: 5 days after Order Confirmed
- Shelf Life: 24 months
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts | |
For a Serving Size of 100 grams (100g) | |
Calories 310 | Calories from Fat 52.7 (17%) |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 5.9g | – |
Saturated fat 1.6g | – |
Monounsaturated fat 0.4g | – |
Polyunsaturated fat 2.1g | – |
Sodium 148mg | 7% |
Potassium 1724mg | 37% |
Carbohydrates 65.4g | – |
Net carbs 61.5g | – |
Fiber 3.9g | 16% |
Protein 11.4g | |
Vitamins and minerals | |
Vitamin A 27μg | 3% |
Vitamin A IU 530IU | – |
Vitamin B6 1mg | 78% |
Vitamin B12 0μg | 0% |
Vitamin C 80.8mg | 135% |
Vitamin D 0μg | 0% |
Vitamin D IU 0IU | – |
Caffeine 0mg | – |
Calcium 111mg | 12% |
Iron 11.1mg | 139% |
Magnesium 264mg | 76% |
Phosphorus 252mg | 26% |
Zinc 1.1mg | 8% |
Copper 0.3mg | 17% |
Manganese 28.4mg | 1421% |
Selenium 5.6μg | 8% |
Retinol 0μg | – |
Thiamine 0.1mg | 8% |
Riboflavin 0.3mg | 16% |
Niacin 1.5mg | 8% |
Folate 93μg | 24% |
Water 11.9g | – |
Fatty acids | |
Docosapentaenoic acid (DPA) 0g | – |
Total Omega 3 0g | – |
Amino acids | |
* The Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet, so your values may change depending on your calorie needs. | |
Types of saffron
Saffron has different types that are available in the market at different prices. Saffron is divided into three general parts:
Super Negin
The most expensive and rare trim of Saffron. Super Negin saffron is known not only for being the most potent but also for its aesthetically pleasing features. Super Negin threads are longer in length and contain no yellow or orange threads. The threads are cut symmetrically and contain no crumbs. When comparing all the trims of Saffron, Super Negin is the most sought after for those who want the best of the best.
Negin
When compared to Sargol and Super Negin, Negin is longer in length and contains some yellow and orange portions of the thread. To put it in simple words, the aroma, quality, and purity are still great
Sargol
means “Top of the flower” in Farsi. Sargol is a sub-type of Persian saffron that derives from the very tip of the saffron thread. Hence, its name “top of flower.” It also has a specific, powerful aroma. Generally speaking, Sargol saffron is considered to be high quality due to its lack of Yellow or Orange threads. Sargol can be easily recognized thanks to its full and deep red color and short threads. On the downside, Sargol saffron often contains crumbs and broken threads.
Pushal
Pushal saffron is the cheapest and most commonly sold Saffron in stores. Since Saffron is so expensive, many distributors take advantage of consumers by selling them the orange and yellow portions of the thread to increase their profit margins. Since these yellow parts of the stigma contain no value, consumers end up paying much more in reality for a inferior product.
Powder
Saffron Powder is prepared by fine grinding (according to usage) of Sargol, Pushal and Bunch parts of the plant. In grinding process, special mechanism and technology is used to prevent loss of saffron properties and active ingredients.Saffron Powder is mainly used in confectionary, spices, beverages, cosmetics and medicine.
Bunch (Daste)
It is the traditional packing of saffron. It’s bounding of saffron thread without any cuts, It’s commonly used as a gift in Persian culture.