Saffron thread - 1 gr - Spanish - 1st Quality

Spanish saffron threads, known to be one of the best in the world.

Saffron is a spice derived from the flower of the plant of the same name (Crocus sativus), a species of the genus Crocus within the Iridaceae family.

Saffron is characterized by its bitter taste and aroma; these come from its chemical components picrocrocin and safranal. It also contains a carotenoid-type dye called crocin, which gives food a golden yellow color. This makes saffron a prized component in many dishes around the world. In Spain it is used as an essential component of paellas, it is also used in the preparation of rice, meat and seafood. Saffron also has applications in medicine. Saffron reaches high prices because its cultivation, harvesting and handling is very delicate. Due to its high economic value, it has been called red gold, having been the subject of many different adulterations and forgeries, taking advantage of its name and its value.

TheSaffron made up of the stigmas, united or not to the style of the Crocus sativus Lin. flower, is a spice whose world market has been and is led by Spain not only in terms of production but also in terms of exports.