How to recognize fake saffron Saffron is one of the most expensive spices in the world, which is often referred to as “red gold”. Due to its high value, it is not surprising that there are many fake saffron products in the market. In this article, we will review different methods of testing the authenticity […]
In the world, 1 gr of saffron can have a price between 10 and 60 euros. It is expensive because the method of harvesting is very difficult and it is enough to think that 1 kg of saffron is needed to harvest almost 170000 of its flowers. Saffron has a fantastic smell and a bitter taste, for example In Iran, people mostly use it to flavor food, but in Greece, in addition to food, its therapeutic properties are used. In this article, we will talk in detail about the benefits and properties of saffron.
What is saffron? Saffron is a small plant with a height of 10 to 30 cm with the scientific name Crocus S ativus . It belongs to the Iridaceae family which is a family of asparagus-like plants with underground stems and linear or stripy leaves that have a six-parted inflorescence, a three-parted cream, and three […]
1- saffron’s properties for skin: Insensitivity test: make sure to test the sensitivity by applying a small amount on your hand and wait for 20 minutes before applying any type of mask on your face or sensitive parts of your body. 1-1 Lightening the skin: Since saffron has a large proportion of anti-oxidants it causes […]
