Ingredient: Saffron

The known origin of the saffron is northern India (Kashmir), and from there he wandered and reached both the Arab countries and Europe.

The saffron spice is sold in powder form or in its original form, which is orange-brown thread.

The saffron is considered one of the most expensive spice.
The high price of this spice is due to the great difficulty in producing it, since each flower from which the spice is produced blooms only once a year, in each flower there are three scars and are harvested only manually.

About 35,000 to 100,000 flowers are needed to produce half a kilogram of the spice. The flowering occurs in October and November and rain can damage the flowers.

Saffron Flavor: Floral, honey like and a bit pungent.

Saffron Color & Texture: Orange-brown thread