The Interesting Facts About Saffron

Saffron is the most expensive spice in the world, with prices reaching hundreds of millions of rupiah per kilogram. Have you ever heard of the spice saffron? Saffron is a spice that comes from the pistils of the Crocus sativus flower, only growing for one week a year.

Derived from crocus sativus flowers
Crocus sativus originates from Southwest Asia, but was first cultivated in Greece about 3 thousand years ago. The saffron flower is the result of a mutation from the crocus cartwrightianus flower which grows on the island of Crete. Saffron is the name for the stigma which is red and shaped like a fine thread.

Picking is done manually

The saffron picking process is done manually and carefully, because fresh saffron shoots are very fragile and easily damaged. The saffron picking process begins by picking the flowers, then separating the saffron pistils (stigma) from the flowers. The next step is to dry the stigma. The picking process is carried out early in the morning for best results

Has a long shelf life
Saffron can last for more than two years, if stored in the right way. The proper and correct way to store saffron is to put it in a clean and airtight container or place.

Beneficial for health
Saffron is a spice that is beneficial for health. The results of scientific research show that this spice contains various antioxidant compounds, such as crocin, crocetin, safranal, and kaempferol. Antioxidants can protect body cells from damage caused by free radicals, which can cause chronic diseases, such as cancer, diabetes and heart disease.

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