Saffron – Spain

Saffron offers a taste that is as enchanting as its vibrant crimson hue. Known for its slightly floral, earthy, and subtly bitter notes, saffron adds depth and complexity to a wide range of dishes. As you infuse the delicate threads into your creations, you’ll experience not only a burst of flavour but also a visually stunning transformation that turns ordinary meals into extraordinary works of art.

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This mild, sweet, and fragrant kind of saffron spice is known as azafran in Spanish. Our Spanish saffron for sale has an unmistakable perfume that is musky, honeyed, fragrant, bitter, and powerful. The smell of the perfume will hypnotize you. With undertones of honey and violet, the flavour is intensely husky and earthy. The spice saffron is particularly esteemed in its Spanish Azafran variant.

The most valuable spice in the world is also the priciest. This is a result of the enormous amount of labour required to grow and prepare the spice. The violet-coloured saffron crocus, which is a native of areas of Asia, North Africa, the Middle East, and the Mediterranean, produces stigmas that are used to make saffron threads.

Health Benefits of Saffron

  • A powerful antioxidant: Contains Crocin and Crocetin https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/saffron#TOC_TITLE_HDR_5
  • May improve mood and treat depressive symptoms:
  • PMS reliever: Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) can cause a variety of symptoms from pelvic pain to acne breakouts.
  • Weight Loss Aid: A study showed it makes one feel less hungry and snack less frequently
  • Seizure Treatment: Saffron is used as an anticonvulsant remedy in Iranian folk medicine
  • ED Remedy: Erectile dysfunction affects many hence Saffron can be a remedy for a number of people
Nutritional value of saffron per 100 grams
Nutritional components Value
Water 11.9 g
Energy 310 kcal
Protein 11.4 g
Total lipid (fat) 5.85 g
Carbohydrate 65.4 g
Fibre (total dietary) 3.9 g
Calcium 111 mg
Iron 11.1 mg
Potassium 1720 mg
Sodium 148 mg
Zinc 1.09 mg
Copper 0.328 mg
Manganese 28.4 mg
Phosphorus 252mg
Magnesium 264 mg
Selenium 5.6  µg
Total saturated fatty acids 1.59 g
Total monounsaturated fatty acids 0.429 g
Total polyunsaturated fatty acids 2.07 g

Uses of Saffron

  • Spanish saffron is a staple in Spanish cooking, appearing in a variety of recipes including paella, stews, sauces, and desserts. It gives these foods a unique flavour, perfume, and vivid colour.

Precaution

  • Pregnant women must be careful when consuming saffron in high doses (more than 5 g/day) because saffron may cause contractions in the uterus and induce abortion.1,5 Saffron must be consumed during this period only if it is prescribed by your Ayurvedic physician.
  • One must also be cautious while giving this expensive spice to children and older people.

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