Sale of high quality saffron at Tehran Ghulam Store
Saffron is one of the most expensive and valuable spices in the world, which is world famous due to its unique flavor, healing properties and many applications in the food, pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries. With the production of more than 90% of the world's saffron, Iran has the first place in this industry.
In the following, we will introduce the types of saffron, the criteria for buying high-quality saffron.
Saffron types based on quality and shape
Saffron is divided into several categories based on the type of processing and appearance:
1. Nagin Saffron:
• Characteristics: The best type of saffron that has long, thick, completely red and unbroken strands.
• Usage: Because of its appearance Beautiful and high quality, mostly used for export and luxury purposes.
2. Sargel saffron:
• Features: Pure red part of saffron stigma without yellow or white part.
• Application: One of the most popular types of saffron for home use and cooking.
3. Safi Paul:
• Features: Combination of red stigma and some yellow cream of saffron thread.
• Advantage: Because of having a little cream, the possibility Fraud is less.
• Usage: It is mostly used for domestic and cooking purposes.
4. Saffron batch or daughter:
• Features: Includes the whole string of saffron (red stigma with yellow cream) packed in batches and neatly.
• Application: It is mostly offered in traditional markets and has an average quality.
5. The saffron corner:
• Features: including small and broken parts of saffron that are separated from the production process.
• Use: Use for food industry and essential oil production It will be.
The criteria for buying high quality saffron
1. Color:
• Saffron is originally dark red and when dissolved in water or milk, it produces a golden yellow color, not red or dark orange.< /p>
2. Fragrance:
• The smell of high-quality saffron is sweet and pleasant, reminiscent of a combination of honey and alfalfa.
3. Taste:
• Pure saffron has a bitter and slightly sour taste.
4. Strings:< /p>
• The saffron strings should be uniform, smooth and without any breaks or be too white.
5. Purity test:
• Put some strands of saffron in hot water. Original saffron gives back its color slowly and its strands retain their color after a few minutes. 6. Packaging: saffron should be in hygienic packaging. , with a standard mark and information of the manufacturer should be provided.
Saffron Properties
1. Strengthening the immune system:
Saffron is rich in antioxidants that protect the body against diseases.
2. Improve Mood:
Saffron compounds, especially crocin and safranal, have antidepressant effects.
3. Increase energy and vitality:
Consumption of saffron helps to increase energy and reduce fatigue.
4. Anti-inflammatory properties:
Saffron can help reduce inflammation and improve chronic pain.
Conclusion
Saffron, this expensive and popular spice, not only adds flavor and color to food, but also has many health benefits. By knowing the types of saffron and paying attention to the criteria of quality and authenticity, you can prepare the best type of this valuable product and benefit from its benefits.
