Altaj Pure Spanish Saffron 1g x 12

• Made In India

Saffron is an important spice commonly used in the Mediterranean, North

African and Asian cuisines and recipes as a colorant and flavoring for rice,

seafood and meat dishes, soups, pastries, cheeses and liquor. Saffron has also

been used as a fabric dye, perfume and medicine for over 3,000 years. Saffron

has a beautiful red-gold color and contributes a rich yellow-orange color when

used in cooking. Saffron has an aroma described as perfumy, resembling that of

honey with a touch of grassy, hay-like and metallic notes. Saffrons distinct

flavor is considered to be a bit sweet and hay-like with hints of bitterness

and impossible to adequately substitute.