Spice guide / Saffron

What is Saffron?

Dried Crocus stigmas. Sell by gram, never as a generic 1kg grocery spice.

Short answer: Saffron (Hindi: केसर) is Crocus sativus. Honey, hay, bitter-floral. Culinary use only — not a medicine.

Common nameSaffron
Hindiकेसर
Sanskrit
Botanical nameCrocus sativus
FamilyIridaceae
OriginIndia — Kashmir GI saffron where certified; otherwise declare actual origin
Main producing regionsJammu and Kashmir
FlavourHoney, hay, bitter-floral
Aroma
Formswhole
Retail packs100g–5kg (typical; see products)
Bulk10kg+

What is Saffron?

Saffron is the dried stigma of Crocus sativus. Kashmir saffron is a protected origin when genuine. Pack sizes are grams, not kilograms. Do not invent GI certification.

History of Saffron

Origin

India — Kashmir GI saffron where certified; otherwise declare actual origin

Growing regions

Jammu and Kashmir

How it is grown

Harvest

Processing

Grades

  • Standard: Admin-configured commercial grade
  • Premium: Admin-configured higher visual/purity selection
  • Export Grade: Only show when export specifications exist for the lot
  • Machine Cleaned: Machine cleaned — confirm process for the lot

Only grades that apply to a lot should be shown at purchase. These are templates, not invented industry certificates.

Flavour, aroma and colour

Honey, hay, bitter-floral. . Colour: . Heat: none.

Culinary uses

  • Biryani
  • Sweets
  • Tea
  • Rabri

Traditional uses

Recorded in culinary tradition. Traditional use is not scientific evidence of a medical effect.

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Storage and shelf life

Nutrition

Nutrition declaration is pack-specific and must be completed before UK/EU sale.

Buying guide

Retail packs typically run from 100g to 5kg. Bulk starts at 10kg. Selling prices are checkout prices. Indian market figures, when present, are indicative only.

Indicative Indian market price

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