Description
Saffron — renowned as the most expensive, aromatic, and sought‑after spice in the world — is cherished in gourmet cooking, luxury cosmetics, and wellness traditions.
Iran, recognized as the birthplace of saffron, produces over 99% of the world’s supply, making it the largest exporter globally, with China as its principal importer.
Its unique fragrance and refined flavor come from Safranal, while its radiant golden color is due to Crocin.
Professional authentication methods such as mass spectrometry and high‑performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) are applied to ensure product purity and detect adulteration.
Key Components of Saffron
| Component | Function / Description |
|---|---|
| Crocin | Provides brilliant golden coloring |
| Picrocrocin | Adds subtle bitterness |
| Safranal | Responsible for saffron’s signature aroma |
| Lycopene | Carotenoid also found in tomatoes |
| Beta‑carotenes | Carotenoids also present in carrots |
Botanical Profile
The saffron plant (Crocus sativus) is a small perennial herb, 10–30 cm tall. Slender leaves emerge from its bulb, followed by flowering stalks bearing 1–3 blossoms.
Each flower features six violet petals (occasionally pink or purple), three yellow stamens, and a pistil tipped with a three‑branched red‑orange stigma.
The usable part is the dried stigmas and style tip, famed for their rich aroma, delicate bitterness, and vivid coloring.
Special Super Negin Saffron
This is regarded as the most exclusive and premium grade of saffron, even superior in appearance to standard Super Negin.
Distinctive characteristics:
- Extra‑long stigmas (over 3 cm)
- Broad, thick tips with intense coloring
- Coloring strength exceeding 270 units
- No dark or burnt tips allowed
- No broken or undersized threads — ensuring immaculate presentation
Special Super Negin is uniquely suited for high‑end culinary applications and international export, maintaining unmatched consistency and luxurious quality.
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