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Safran, as threads or milled as a powder

Safran, as threads or milled as a powder Saffron is the hallmark thread of Crocus sort of their appearing in autumn purple flowers of the same spice is obtained.
Safran, as threads or milled as a powder

Saffron is the hallmark thread of Crocus sort of their appearing in autumn purple flowers of the same spice is obtained.

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    Origin and quality

    The best saffron quality comes from Spain and is marked with the seal -De La Mancha- or -Coupe-. Likewise, saffron is cultivated in Afghanistan, in Iran, with around 90% of the world`s total crop and in the Mediterranean - Spain, Greece and the south of France. Saffron is one of the most expensive spices in the world. Therefore, one should note some points for the quality or purity of the variety when shopping: this includes origin, purity, coloring, bitterness and fragrance. These features are marked by appropriate certificates. For a good quality it is recommended to buy whole threads instead of powders. With the powder the saffron with the spice and coloring turmeric could be stretched. And by grinding, the saffron loses aroma faster. You can recognize saffron by its pleasant but bitter smell with a hint of smoke. If this is not the case, lower quality can be expected. Maybe something simple but quick to test, let the saffron in a gal with hot water for about 10 minutes. When the water is clear and yellow, the saffron is of high quality. However, if the water turns cloudy and reddish, this is a fake saffron. This degree of staining is measured in crocin. If saffron has a value higher than 190, it is called the highest level of quality. Further classifications:
    Class 1 - over 190 Crocin
    Class 2 - 150 - 190 Crocin
    Class 3 - 110 - 150 Crocin
    Class 4 - 80 - 110 Crocin


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