{"id":2893,"date":"2023-06-19T07:08:14","date_gmt":"2023-06-19T07:08:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ariaramnes.com\/what-is-saffron-2\/"},"modified":"2023-09-23T09:51:09","modified_gmt":"2023-09-23T09:51:09","slug":"what-is-saffron","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ariaramnes.com\/en\/what-is-saffron\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Saffron"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 class=\"western\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">What is saffron?<\/span><\/span><\/h1>\r\n<p class=\"western\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Saffron\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Saffron<\/span><\/span><\/a><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> is a small plant with a height of 10 to 30 cm with the scientific name <\/span><\/span><i><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Crocus <\/span><\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">S <\/span><\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">ativus<\/span><\/span><\/i><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> . <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">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 stamens.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">From the middle of a bulb, which is covered with brown layers, a green stem with a number of narrow and long leaves emerges and from the center of the leaves, a flowering stem appears leading to one to three flowers. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Saffron is propagated through its bulb, and the bigger the bulb, the higher the quality of the saffron can be produced. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Saffron is an autumn plant whose flowers open in the cold and at sunrise, and farmers have little time to harvest it. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The flowers have 6 purple petals, which may be flowery or purple in some species.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ariaramnes.com\/cose-lo-zafferano\/safron2-2\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-380\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-380\" src=\"http:\/\/ariaramnes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/safron2.jpg\" alt=\"Saffron bubble\" width=\"396\" height=\"650\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ariaramnes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/safron2.jpg 396w, https:\/\/ariaramnes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/safron2-183x300.jpg 183w, https:\/\/ariaramnes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/safron2-89x146.jpg 89w, https:\/\/ariaramnes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/safron2-30x50.jpg 30w, https:\/\/ariaramnes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/safron2-46x75.jpg 46w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 396px) 100vw, 396px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Each flower has 3 flagella and a pistil leading to a red-to-orange trilobed stigma. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The useful part of the saffron plant is the three-branched flag or stigma, which is known as saffron. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">This plant is abundantly planted in eastern Iran.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ariaramnes.com\/en\/what-is-saffron\/fiore-zafferano\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3245\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3381 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/ariaramnes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Fiore-zafferano-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ariaramnes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Fiore-zafferano-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ariaramnes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Fiore-zafferano-1-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ariaramnes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Fiore-zafferano-1-768x515.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ariaramnes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Fiore-zafferano-1-600x402.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\r\n<h2 class=\"western\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">History and the origin\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Some historical sources mention that saffron history can go back to 5,000 years ago in Iran. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">As proof, a botanical book belonging to the Assyrian era is written about the saffron flower.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ariaramnes.com\/en\/what-is-saffron\/soldato2-600x600-2\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3278\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3362 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/ariaramnes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Soldato2-600x600-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ariaramnes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Soldato2-600x600-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ariaramnes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Soldato2-600x600-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ariaramnes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Soldato2-600x600-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ariaramnes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Soldato2-600x600-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ariaramnes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Soldato2-600x600-1-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ariaramnes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Soldato2-600x600-1-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":711,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\",\"className\":\"is-style-rounded\"} -->\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><\/figure>\r\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">200 years ago, a land from Samarkand and Bukhara in Afghanistan to Kashmir in India and Damghan in Iran had been called Great Khorasan. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Currently, Khorasan is a large part of eastern Iran, where saffron is being planted in different areas of this land. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">It is noted that the world&#8217;s highest quality saffron is produced in Khorasan, Iran, and is transported by merchants to numerous parts of the world.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ariaramnes.com\/en\/what-is-saffron\/mappa-di-iran-khorasan-2-2\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3251\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3364 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/ariaramnes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/mappa-di-Iran-Khorasan.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"662\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ariaramnes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/mappa-di-Iran-Khorasan.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ariaramnes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/mappa-di-Iran-Khorasan-300x248.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ariaramnes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/mappa-di-Iran-Khorasan-768x636.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ariaramnes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/mappa-di-Iran-Khorasan-600x497.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\r\n<h2 class=\"western\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Producer countries<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Different countries in the world produce saffron. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">In Europe, Spain, Italy, and Greece; <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">in Africa, Egypt, in Asia, Iran, Afghanistan, and India are the major producers of spice. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Every year, various statistics on saffron production in the world are published by international organizations and institutions. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Sometimes they disagree with each other, but in all published lists, Iran has been introduced as the first and largest producer. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Most of the world&#8217;s saffron is produced in Iran specifically in Khorasan. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Unfortunately, it is observed that some countries export the saffron that was imported this valuable substance from Iran and they export again to other countries under their names.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">In Ariaramnes, we are proud to import saffron pistils directly from the highest standard field from Khorasan, Iran.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ariaramnes.com\/en\/what-is-saffron\/ariaramnes-zafferano-1-1-768x576-2\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3243\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3366 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/ariaramnes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Ariaramnes-zafferano-1-1-768x576-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ariaramnes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Ariaramnes-zafferano-1-1-768x576-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ariaramnes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Ariaramnes-zafferano-1-1-768x576-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ariaramnes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Ariaramnes-zafferano-1-1-768x576-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ariaramnes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Ariaramnes-zafferano-1-1-768x576-1-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h2 class=\"western\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Analysis and the quality\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Scientifically, the qualities of saffron are measured and categorized by testing and measuring three factors that are crocin, safranal, and picrocrocin. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Moreover, there are some other tests to verify the level of contamination and the healthiness of the saffron after processing and drying. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">These tests are based on the available standards that have been defined by the International Organization for Standardization, known as ISO.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"western\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iso.org\/standard\/44523.html\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">ISO 3632<\/span><\/span><\/a><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> has been identified as the main standard for determining the quality of saffron in the world and the national standard of Iran is also in accordance with the ISO 3632 standard.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The main tested compounds of saffron are crocin, picrocrocin, and safranal.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ariaramnes.com\/cose-lo-zafferano\/indice-di-qualita-zafferano-ariaramnes\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3247\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3247\" src=\"http:\/\/ariaramnes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/indice-di-qualita-zafferano-Ariaramnes.png\" alt=\"saffron quality index\" width=\"754\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ariaramnes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/indice-di-qualita-zafferano-Ariaramnes.png 754w, https:\/\/ariaramnes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/indice-di-qualita-zafferano-Ariaramnes-300x67.png 300w, https:\/\/ariaramnes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/indice-di-qualita-zafferano-Ariaramnes-600x134.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 754px) 100vw, 754px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"western\"><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Crocin<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">It is one of the most important substances of saffron <\/span><\/span><span lang=\"it-IT\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">which is responsible for the color of the saffron<\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> . <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Crocin is a diester and disaccharide composed of gentiubius and crostin carboxylic acid and is one of the few carotenoids that is soluble in water.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"western\"><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Safranal<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"western\"><span lang=\"it-IT\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Safranal is the<\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> main aromatic substance <\/span><\/span><span lang=\"it-IT\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">in<\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> saffron, and it makes up about 60% of the volatile compounds <\/span><\/span><span lang=\"it-IT\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">of this spice<\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> . <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The <\/span><\/span><span lang=\"it-IT\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">smell<\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> of saffron is the result of the aroma (a feeling between smelling and tasting) of some volatile oils and a special essential oil that is present in this substance, which is found in fresh saffron in the form of picrocrocin. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">It is non-volatile, but it decomposes due to heat and over time, and the volatile safranal aldehyde is released.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"western\"><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Picrocrocin<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The bitter taste of saffron as a plant material is <\/span><\/span><span lang=\"it-IT\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">related to the picrocrocin. <\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">picrocrocin forms the dominant taste of saffron.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Saffron tests are in accordance with the ISO 3632 standard to check the amount of crocin, picrocrocin safranal, and other substances in it.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Regarding the investigation of the hygienic process of harvesting and collecting saffron, microbial tests are also carried out to check the level of contamination of harvested saffron.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"western\" align=\"center\">\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">In today&#8217;s agriculture, the use of fertilizers and chemicals to <\/span><\/span><span lang=\"it-IT\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">increase the yield of the soil has been increased. <\/span><\/span><\/span> <span lang=\"it-IT\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Therefore,<\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> tests are also carried out on saffron to check the residue of agricultural toxins.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Human interventions in water and land resources <\/span><\/span><span lang=\"it-IT\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">are responsible for the entrance of heavy metals into<\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> the food cycle. <\/span><\/span><span lang=\"it-IT\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">In order to<\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> check the amount of these substances, <\/span><\/span><span lang=\"it-IT\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">analyzes<\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> are <\/span><\/span><span lang=\"it-IT\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">being<\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> conducted to check the amount of heavy metals in harvested saffron (results of heavy metal tests).<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">In the saffron standard, the maximum metal pollutants should be a <\/span><\/span><span lang=\"it-IT\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">maximum<\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> 3 mg\/kg for arsenic, 10 mg\/kg for lead, 2 mg\/kg for mercury (according to the European standard).<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ariaramnes.com\/cose-lo-zafferano\/analisi-metallo-pesante\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3241\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3241\" src=\"http:\/\/ariaramnes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/analisi-metallo-pesante.png\" alt=\"Ariaramnes saffron contamination analysis\" width=\"625\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ariaramnes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/analisi-metallo-pesante.png 625w, https:\/\/ariaramnes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/analisi-metallo-pesante-300x81.png 300w, https:\/\/ariaramnes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/analisi-metallo-pesante-600x162.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 625px) 100vw, 625px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The quality of saffron depends to a large extent on its processing after harvesting and the storage conditions of the product. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The effect of temperature, storage time, and humidity <\/span><\/span><span lang=\"it-IT\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">have severe<\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> effects on the chemical characteristics of saffron stigma, including color, aroma, and bitterness. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">With increasing temperature, the intensity of color decreased significantly <\/span><\/span><span lang=\"it-IT\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">and it<\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> has a direct effect on reducing the aroma <\/span><\/span><span lang=\"it-IT\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">as well<\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> .<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2 class=\"western\"><span lang=\"it-IT\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">They<\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> address <\/span><\/span><span lang=\"it-IT\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">categories<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Saffron <\/span><\/span><span lang=\"it-IT\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">can be<\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> classified in different ways <\/span><\/span><span lang=\"it-IT\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The<\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> most common of which is the <\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ariaramnes.com\/en\/types-of-saffron\/\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">classification<\/span><\/span><\/a><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> based on the cut of the stigma. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The color spectrum of the <\/span><\/span><span lang=\"it-IT\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">stigma<\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> consists of white, yellow, orange, <\/span><\/span><span lang=\"it-IT\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">and<\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> red. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The yellow end is called the cream, and in common terms, the saffron cream is called the tail, and the white part of the stamen is called the root.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Sargol, Negin, <\/span><\/span><span lang=\"it-IT\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Semi<\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> -Negin, and Pushal are different parts of saffron <\/span><\/span><span lang=\"it-IT\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">stigma<\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> which have different names according to the cut area.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ariaramnes.com\/en\/what-is-saffron\/tipi-di-zafferano-1024x551-1-2\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3274\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3368 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/ariaramnes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/tipi-di-Zafferano-1024x551-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"430\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ariaramnes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/tipi-di-Zafferano-1024x551-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ariaramnes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/tipi-di-Zafferano-1024x551-1-300x161.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ariaramnes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/tipi-di-Zafferano-1024x551-1-768x413.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ariaramnes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/tipi-di-Zafferano-1024x551-1-600x323.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Due to the thickness and length of the saffron <\/span><\/span><span lang=\"it-IT\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">pistil<\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> , these names are placed next to other terms that in a way indicate the quality of the product, such as:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Super <\/span><\/span><span lang=\"it-IT\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Negin<\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> : An elongated <\/span><\/span><span lang=\"it-IT\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Negin<\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> with large pistils <\/span><\/span><span lang=\"it-IT\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Common <\/span><\/span><span lang=\"it-IT\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Negin<\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> : A <\/span><\/span><span lang=\"it-IT\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Negin<\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> that is commonly available in the market.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"western\"><span lang=\"it-IT\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">First harvested Negin<\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> : which is related to the first arrangement at the beginning of the season, has a good fragrance and color.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Ariarmanes is an expert just to provide Super Negin saffron on your table.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ariaramnes.com\/en\/what-is-saffron\/zaffernao-ariaramnes-2-600x600-2\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3265\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3372 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/ariaramnes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/zaffernao-Ariaramnes-2-600x600-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ariaramnes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/zaffernao-Ariaramnes-2-600x600-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ariaramnes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/zaffernao-Ariaramnes-2-600x600-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ariaramnes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/zaffernao-Ariaramnes-2-600x600-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ariaramnes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/zaffernao-Ariaramnes-2-600x600-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ariaramnes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/zaffernao-Ariaramnes-2-600x600-1-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ariaramnes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/zaffernao-Ariaramnes-2-600x600-1-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"western\">\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"western\" lang=\"it-IT\" align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ariaramnes.com\/en\/shop-2\/\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Super Negin Ariaramnes\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The method of drying saffron also creates a kind of classification for it, usually drying is done traditionally and by machine. <\/span><\/span><span lang=\"it-IT\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">In<\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> the case that drying is done by a machine <\/span><\/span><span lang=\"it-IT\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">since in the process<\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> pressure is also used, this type <\/span><\/span><span lang=\"it-IT\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">is called pressure ironing saffron<\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> . <\/span><\/span><span lang=\"it-IT\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Sometimes it is also called pressed saffron<\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> .<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">According to the international standard of saffron 3632 and the national standard organization of Iran, saffron is divided into 5 major categories, and these 5 categories should have the following properties and characteristics:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Premium cut <\/span><\/span><span lang=\"it-IT\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">pistil<\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> saffron: In terms of appearance should have a maximum of 0.5% cream along with stigma and color number (crocin) at least 220<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">First grade string: should have a maximum of 5% cream along with the stigma and the color number (crocin) should be at least 200.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">2nd grade string: a maximum of 10% cream along with the stigma and the color number (crocin) is at least 180.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">3rd grade string: should have a maximum of 20% cream along with the stigma and the color number (crocin) should be at least 150.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">4th grade string: has a maximum of 30% cream along with the stigma and the color number (crocin) is at least 130\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Other items are also effective in determining the quality of saffron which is determined in the results of the tests.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ariaramnes.com\/cose-lo-zafferano\/indice-zafferano-ariaramnes\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3249\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3249\" src=\"http:\/\/ariaramnes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/indice-zafferano-Ariaramnes.png\" alt=\"Ariaramnes saffron quality index\" width=\"747\" height=\"218\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ariaramnes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/indice-zafferano-Ariaramnes.png 747w, https:\/\/ariaramnes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/indice-zafferano-Ariaramnes-300x88.png 300w, https:\/\/ariaramnes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/indice-zafferano-Ariaramnes-600x175.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 747px) 100vw, 747px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h2 class=\"western\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Features of packaging<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Storing saffron is an important issue that should be paid attention to. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">We talked about the effect of heat on saffron in the above sections, so after harvesting and the cleaning process, saffron is transferred to a warehouse with a temperature of 12 to 17 degrees Celsius. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">In these warehouses, the humidity is within 5% is controlled. <\/span><\/span><span lang=\"it-IT\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">By<\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> keeping in mind that light has a great effect on the color of saffron, saffron is stored in dark or very dim warehouses.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Accordingly, for the packaging of saffron, it should be considered that the packaging should be in a way that prevents the penetration of moisture into the saffron and has the least heat exchange with the environment, Most importantly, the saffron should be covered in a way that the least <\/span><\/span><span lang=\"it-IT\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">of the<\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> light will reach it.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ariaramnes.com\/en\/what-is-saffron\/pacci-di-zafferano-ariaramnes-768x520-2\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3253\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3374 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/ariaramnes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/pacci-di-zafferano-Ariaramnes-768x520-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"542\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ariaramnes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/pacci-di-zafferano-Ariaramnes-768x520-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ariaramnes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/pacci-di-zafferano-Ariaramnes-768x520-1-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ariaramnes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/pacci-di-zafferano-Ariaramnes-768x520-1-768x520.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ariaramnes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/pacci-di-zafferano-Ariaramnes-768x520-1-600x407.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/ariaramnes.com\/en\/slider-67-3\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3255\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3315 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/ariaramnes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Slider-67-1024x693.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"541\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ariaramnes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Slider-67-1024x693.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ariaramnes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Slider-67-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ariaramnes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Slider-67-768x520.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ariaramnes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Slider-67-600x406.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ariaramnes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Slider-67.jpg 1120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Packs of Ariaramnes\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2 class=\"western\" lang=\"it-IT\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The usages\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<h3><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Food<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p class=\"western\" lang=\"it-IT\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The ingredient that plays a big role in the taste of the food is spice, and basically, it is not possible to cook a tasty food without using all kinds of it. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Even if the best quality ingredients are used in cooking, the spice is what makes the taste of the food. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">A group of spices help the food to be fragrant and remove the smell of raw materials. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Another group helps the cook to give the food a new color and look like a painter, and another group helps to change the taste of the food.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"it-IT\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ariaramnes.com\/en\/what-is-saffron\/risotto-allo-zafferano-1024x432-2\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3257\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3376 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/ariaramnes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Risotto-allo-zafferano-1024x432-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ariaramnes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Risotto-allo-zafferano-1024x432-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ariaramnes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Risotto-allo-zafferano-1024x432-1-300x127.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ariaramnes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Risotto-allo-zafferano-1024x432-1-768x324.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ariaramnes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Risotto-allo-zafferano-1024x432-1-600x254.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"it-IT\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ricette.giallozafferano.it\/Risotto-allo-Zafferano.html\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Saffron risotto\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The <\/span><\/span><span lang=\"it-IT\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">extraordinary<\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> feature of saffron is its unique aroma and coloring. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">it is often used in cooking to flavor and color food.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The color combination of saffron is an exciting and passionate combination, and these colors, along with their aroma, stimulate the brain and increase appetite.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Antioxidant compounds in it have beneficial effects that are not comparable to conventional chemicals, and therefore it can be used as a natural substitute for artificial preservatives in food.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<h3 class=\"western\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">dye exquisite fabrics<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">From the <\/span><\/span><span lang=\"it-IT\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">far<\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> past until now, it has been used to color fabric fibers, especially expensive fabrics such as silk. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The reason for this is not only the beautiful color of saffron but also <\/span><\/span><span lang=\"it-IT\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">its<\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> disinfecting properties. <\/span><\/span><span lang=\"it-IT\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">I<\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> t is certain that in addition to achieving <\/span><\/span><span lang=\"it-IT\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">an <\/span><\/span><\/span> <span lang=\"it-IT\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">amazing<\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> colored fabric, any possibility of mold, fungus, and spoilage of the fabric is eliminated.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Therefore, in <\/span><\/span><span lang=\"it-IT\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">ancient times<\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> , these fabrics were used in the courts of kings.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">In addition to the use of this precious plant in textiles, we can mention the dyeing of carpet wefts. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">In Iran, special tarpods such as silk are used for the weaving of special carpets and sometimes saffron color is used to color it.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Due to the high cost of saffron, this dye cannot be used for a large volume.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ariaramnes.com\/en\/what-is-saffron\/uso-dello-zafferano-nell-industria-della-colorazione-2-2\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3263\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3378 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/ariaramnes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/uso-dello-zafferano-nell-industria-della-colorazione.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"666\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ariaramnes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/uso-dello-zafferano-nell-industria-della-colorazione.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ariaramnes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/uso-dello-zafferano-nell-industria-della-colorazione-300x250.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ariaramnes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/uso-dello-zafferano-nell-industria-della-colorazione-768x639.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ariaramnes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/uso-dello-zafferano-nell-industria-della-colorazione-600x500.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\r\n<h3 class=\"western\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">writing important works<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">In the protection and restoration of old works, the question of what the main components of these works <\/span><\/span><span lang=\"it-IT\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">are<\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> always <\/span><\/span><span lang=\"it-IT\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">mentioned<\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> . <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Spectroscopy is one of the conventional ways to identify the constituent components of <\/span><\/span><span lang=\"it-IT\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">the artworks<\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> . <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">These spectrographs show that in written works, saffron has been used to decorate manuscripts. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Various methods and methods of using saffron color in book design and Diagnosing the time period require research and examination of the process. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The study of ancient calligraphy treatises, and texts related to the art of book design, as well as the guidance of contemporary masters shows that saffron was used in the decoration of <\/span><\/span><span lang=\"it-IT\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">religious books<\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">in a wide time span from the third to the twelfth century. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Colored pages of <\/span><\/span><span lang=\"it-IT\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">the<\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> Shahnameh <\/span><\/span><span lang=\"it-IT\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">(an important ancient Persian poem book)<\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> , colored miniatures with red color.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<h3 class=\"western\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">cosmetic industries<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Today, saffron is widely used in the cosmetics industry. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">In recent years, this space has been of great interest for use in cosmetics and perfumery. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Its main components and their characteristics determine the uses of saffron in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The main use in the cosmetic and health industries is related to a substance called &#8220;crocin&#8221;, which is one of the main components of saffron. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">This material is a natural red pigment found in the saffron flower. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Crocin, as a natural pigment, is used for coloring in the production of cosmetic and hygiene products such as lotion, cream, lipstick, shampoo, etc.<\/span><\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is saffron? 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