Global Saffron Production, Prices, Health Benefits along with Saffron Buying tips.

Saffron is the world’s most expensive spice.  

It has many uses such as seasoning, natural dye, medicinal aid and fragrance for more than three millenniums. The reason for such heavy price tag of saffron begins with its cultivation process.

The time consuming process of collecting the stigma of the crocus flowers is responsible for such high prices. It takes hundreds of stigma strands just to make 1 gram of saffron.

This tedious work involving the hand picking stigma strands is the basic reason for the high price of saffron.

Saffron has gained so much demand overseas and commands a high price in the international market. The saffron farmers who belong to the Kashmir valley in India are earning a decent amount of profit with the production of saffron these days.

In India the price of Saffron has almost multiplied by ten times. While it was Rs 200 for 10 gm ($4.29 usd) a few years ago now it has increased to Rs. 2000 for 10 gm ($42.92 usd)

So you can just imagine the rise in the price level of saffron internationally.

Saffron almost grows everywhere from the Mediterranean belt in the west to Kashmir in the east. Iran is the world’s greatest producer of Saffron grossing 230 tonnes of saffron threads accounting to 93.7% of the total global production which are exported all over the world. Other producers of Saffron are Morocco, Kashmir, Spain, Italy and Azerbaijan. However, other countries such as Austria, New Zealand, Turkey, England, Switzerland, China, California, Tasmania, Germany and Central Africa are doing several cultivation efforts to start harvesting of Saffron.

Medicinal uses of Saffron to treat heart disease

Saffron has been used to treat cardiovascular diseases. It controls blood pressure and lowers the cholesterol level of the body by increasing the secretion of serotonin and cures iron deficiency thereby, reducing the chances of different types of heart diseases such as arteriosclerosis and it also helps in improving the condition of your heart with its ingredients such as riboflavin, thiamin and mineral components. It's no wonder it's heart healthy for saffron pollen has the highest concentration of B vitamins found in nature.

Medicinal uses of Saffron to treat stomach ailments 

This multifunctional aromatic herb helps in the treatment of kidney, liver disorder and improves the circulation of the digestive system. It coats the membrane of the stomach and colon. It also provides gentle aid in providing soothing effect to colic pain. Saffron works as a heavenly medicine for those people who are affected with gastrointestinal disorders and acidity. It is a great cure for all the diseases related to stomach such as dysentery, cramps, gout, flatulence and stomach upset. It provides reliable and effective solution to stomach ailments.

We see the effective use of saffron in curing the diseases related to common stomach ailments. Saffron mixed with a glass of milk renders magical result for your diseases. It’s special flavor which provides startling benefits to mankind. Thus, we proudly boast of the benefits and medicinal uses of saffron.

Customers Tips to Buy Saffron:

Saffron strands are always red in color

Always buy strands with the styles of saffron flower still attached.
Styles are yellowish in color.
The aroma of the saffron strand is always pleasing.
Saffron stigmas are dry and brittle
Always purchase saffron from reputed buyers
Buy small quantity of saffron at first to test it’s purity.
Do not compromise on quality for price. 
It offers tremendous benefits compared to the extra cost.

How to Check if the Saffron is Original- Brew Saffron Tea

Although, it may sound more like a recipe, because it is one! This is the method to check if your saffron is authentic or imitation. Saffron releases aroma and color when boiled in water or milk. By preparing the saffron this way you can quickly discover if your saffron is real or fake.

Take 2-3 spoons of water or milk depending upon your final recipe. Boil it and add 2-3 strands of saffron to it. Within a period of 20 minutes the color of water/milk should turn orange while giving it a strong saffron fragrance. This is your saffron tea.

If this doesn’t happen then do not add the saffron tea to your recipe.

However, if it does, you can add it with great feeling of satisfaction!

Hopefully, you will find the information given in this article helpful, enjoy the use of the golden spice.

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