Best known as the most expensive spice in the world, Saffron greatly stands out due to its highly distinctive taste and the incredible orange-maroonish color...
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ 4.0 starsBest known as the most expensive spice in the world, Saffron greatly stands out due to its highly distinctive taste and the incredible orange-maroonish color. The fact that the production of saffron is the most labor-intensive of all is one of the main reasons why it is more valuable than gold in terms of weight and is so expensive.
Saffron is basically the stigma of crocus flowers which is typically picked by hand. The best type of saffron is the one that has a beautiful and rich dark red color. Generally, this particular variety comes from Spain, Iran, and Kashmir.
Saffron is also very famous for its floral, honey-like fragrance that provides an incredible aromatic smell to any food dish. The flavor of this spice is very unique and is said to be very intense, which is one of the reasons why it is used in such small quantities.
Saffron is often used as a sedative as well as a treatment for dry skin, menstrual symptoms, and asthma
Saffron has been shown to be helpful in several diseases, and according to a review study from 2015, it's time to move into more advanced stages of study or to even develop a drug for the use of saffron in the treatment of depression and Alzheimer's disease.4 However, there's much weaker supporting evidence for most other proposed uses, including preventing or treating cancer, reducing cholesterol and other cardiovascular benefits, and improving skin.
The benefits of saffron may include:
Providing antioxidants
Preventing nervous system disorders
Boosting mood
Promoting libido
Reducing PMS symptoms
Promoting weight loss
| Calories /100g | Energy (Kcal) | Fat (g) | Protein (g) | Sugars (g) | Carbohydrates (g) | Fiber (g) | salt |
| 310 | 311 | 6 | 11 | N/A | 65 | 3.9 |
