UK Special Spice and Life Herbs Imports and Exports. Saffron 0.5 Grams £3.99 / USA - WORLD SITE
Saffron is the most expensive spice in the world. It's derived from the dried stigmas of the saffron crocus and has a deep auburn colour and sweet flavour. The stigmas can only be picked by hand and it takes 250,000 stigmas to make just half a kilo of saffron, hence its high price. Fortunately, a little saffron goes a long way.
Saffron is a flavor got from the marks of shame of the blossom of Crocus sativus Linnaeus, normally known as Rose of Saffron.Crocus sativus Linnaeus has a place with the group of Iridaceae and it is described for having a purple bloom with red marks of disgrace and yellow stamens.The blossom of Crocus sativus Linnaeus is sterile, in light of the fact that it is a cross breed that has been kept up for quite a long time due to the estimation of its marks of shame. The propagation of this plant is finished with knobs. Every blossom of Crocus sativus Linnaeus has three marks of shame of saffron, additionally called fibers, which are joined by the style.
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Saffron – Health & Beauty Benefits
Saffron – 0.5 Grams £3.99
Vegan Society Approved,
Benefits of Saffron:
Treats depression
Prevents cancer
Boosts memory
Helps with pms
Relieves toothache
Prevents vision loss
Insomnia
Soothes fever
Helps in arthritis
Skin health
Nutritional Value of Saffron: Saffron contains a few plant-determined substance aggravates that are known not been hostile to oxidant, sickness counteracting, and wellbeing advancing properties.Their blossom pistils make a few fundamental unstable oils, however the most essential of every one of them is safranal which gives saffron its charming flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Amount per 100 grams
Calories 310
%Daily Value*
Total Fat 6 g 9%
Saturated fat 1.6 g 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.1 g
Monounsaturated fat 0.4 g
Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Sodium 148 mg 6%
Potassium 1,724 mg 49%
Total Carbohydrate 65 g 21%
Dietary fiber 3.9 g 15%
Protein 11 g 22%
Vitamin A 10% Vitamin C 134%
Calcium 11% Iron 61%
Vitamin D 0% Vitamin B-6 50%
Vitamin B-12 0% Magnesium 66%
One of the first noteworthy references to the utilization of saffron originates from Ancient Egypt , where it was utilized by Cleopatra and different Pharaons as a sweet-smelling and alluring embodiment, and to make ablutions in sanctuaries and consecrated places.Saffron was likewise very refreshing in the Classic Greece for its shading and sweet-smelling properties. It was utilized as a solution for restlessness and to diminish headaches created by wine. It was likewise used to fragrance washing and as an aphrodisiac.Arabs utilized saffron as a part of drug for its sedative properties. It was the Arabs who presented the development of saffron in Spain in the X century. Proof of various types guarantee that saffron was a vital fixing in the hispanic-arabic cooking of that age.During the Middle Age, saffron turned out to be no doubt understood in Great Britain. The legend says that, in the time of Edward III, an explorer brought a knob of saffron covered up in a gap in his stick from Middle East to the town of Walden. There the globule was developed and imitated offering success to the town.
Preparation
Saffron gives a distinctive aroma and flavour and a yellow colour to Spanish paella and Italian risotto and is also a classic ingredient in the French fish soup, Bouillabaisse. Crush the stigmas and soak in water before use.
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BENEFITS.
Benefits of Saffron:
Treats depression
Prevents cancer
Boosts memory
Helps with pms
Relieves toothache
Prevents vision loss
Insomnia
Soothes fever
Helps in arthritis
Skin health