FAQs
What Should I know before buying the saffron?
There are only three criteria you must look for every time you buy saffron: Saffron threads are all red. Saffron threads must be dry and brittle to the touch. Saffron usually has a very sweet and floral smell.
What is saffron most commonly used for?
Saffron is usedas a spice to flavor dishesor as natural yellow dye. Outside of food, saffron extracts are used to dye textiles or added to fragrances. Saffron is a common ingredient in Indian, Moroccan, Afghanistan andIranian cuisines.
How long does saffron last by its flavour?
Store saffron in an airtight container in a cool, dark place for up to six months for maximum flavor. Saffron, like other herbs and spices, is sensitive to light, so wrap the packet in foil to protect it further. Saffron will not spoil, but it will lose increasingly more and more of its flavor with age.