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Familyası: Süsengiller (Iridaceae). Türkiye’de yetiştiği yerler: Kastamonu-Safranbolu’da yer yer yetiştirilirsafran

Eylül-ekim ayları arasında, mor renkli ve hoş kokulu çiçekler açan 15-30 cm boylarında, soğanlı, otsu bir bitki. Etli ve yuvarlak 2-3 cm çapında bir soğanı vardır. Üretimi de bu soğanlarla yapılır. Yapraklar uzun, dar ve ortası beyaz çiçeklidir. Yapraklar çiçeklerden sonra meydana gelir. Çiçekler 6 parçalı, erkek organları 3 tane, dişi organın kapsül kısmı olan stigmaları turuncu renklidir.

Pushal saffron

Pushal saffron consists of stigmas with small parts of style. 

These stigmas have been separated from white part at the time of picking. There are different types of Pushal saffron based on the percentage of the style (yellow part of each string) along with stigma (the red part of each string). It is produced in two qualities.

Grade I has 5% style and color strength is about 220usp and higher.

Grade II has 10-15% style and color intensity is about 210usp and higher.

Saffron Superior Grade

Saffron Superior Grade Also Known As: Crocus

Ingredients: Saffron Superior Grade

Taste and Aroma: Rich, but subtle, perfumed and honey like.

Uses: Food coloring, Asian cooking, soup, seafood, rice and bread.

Substitutes: Saffron Powder Spanish Superior Grade, Fennel Pollen, Chili Threads and Turmeric Ground.

Fun Fact: Saffron is very expensive, because of the vast amount of land and labor required to produce just a little saffron. However, very little is needed for each recipe, making a gram enough for dozens of uses.

Health Values:
-May help protect against certain kinds of cancer because it contains antioxidant properties
-May help reduce symptoms of digestive disorders, colic and menstrual cramps
-May help treat symptoms of depression
-May help to lower bad cholesterol

This information is for educational purposes only.  This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. 

What is the primary use of saffron?

Saffron is primarily used as a spice in cooking. It is known for its distinctive flavor and aroma, and is used in a wide variety of dishes around the world, including rice, stews, and desserts. Saffron is often used in small amounts due to its strong flavor, and is generally added to dishes towards the end of cooking to preserve its flavor and color.
In addition to its use in cooking, saffron is also used in traditional medicine and as a dye for textiles and cosmetics. Some studies have suggested that saffron may have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antidepressant properties, but more research is needed to confirm these effects.
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. Due to its other properties Saffron can also be used for medical purposes.

Ramadan recipes

Saffron finds use in several Ramadan recipes be it sweet or savoury. You may think what difference a little pinch of saffron may make to your dish but don’t underestimate this beautiful ingredient...

Different parts of Saffron stigmas

• Poshal saffron

• Negin saffron

• Super negin saffron

• Primium saffron

 

Quality and safety of our saffron

Quality and safety
The time when the physical aspect of saffron sufficed to buy and use it is long gone.
Our corporate values force us to go beyond consumers’ requirements.
Our Quality Assurance monitors the whole saffron production process, supervising every step –from its sowing in the field to the consumers’ table.
Our laboratory is constantly analyzing product samples and our work protocols guarantee the full trace ability of every batch of raw material.
Rigor in quality assurance results in safety. Our saffron meets the highest standards for hygiene and food safety. We have obtained the quality certifications that guarantee the suitability of our product.