Saffron

Saffron is primarily grown in Iran, but it is also grown in Spain, France, Italy (on the Apennine Range's lower spurs), and sections of India. The three stigmas from each bloom are plucked, laid out on trays, and dried over charcoal fires for use as food flavoring and coloring. Saffron is made up of 75,000 blooms per pound (0.45 kilogram). Picrocrocin is the main component of saffron's essential oil, which makes up 0.5 to 1% of the total. Crocin is the coloring agent.

Saffron is the most expensive spice in the world. The reason for this is that one pound of saffron spice requires 75,000 saffron flowers! The saffron plant, often known as the saffron crocus, blooms only once a year. Saffron harvesting is a time-consuming operation.

The good news is that a little goes a long way with saffron. Saffron is a flavorful spice that can be used in risottos, paella, and as a general fish marinade.

Saffron has a wide range of health advantages. This powerful spice can help avoid inflammation, enhance mood, and alleviate PMS symptoms.

Price: $500 – $2,000 Per Pound