Saffron is known as "Red Gold" due to its distinct flavor, rich color, and medicinal properties. Its high price is due to the time-consuming harvesting process and the fact that each flower ...

So just what makes this spice so expensive? Saffron is the red stigma of the Crocus sativus. Each crocus has three small stigmas that have to be picked carefully by hand. This minuscule harvest ...

Nearly 90% of the world’s saffron is grown in Iran, but experts consider Kashmir’s crop to be superior for its deep red color and distinct aroma. In 2010, Indian authorities sought to mitigate ...