Our Saffron
There are seven types of saffron from various parts of the stigma (or stem), all for various uses.
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Negin Saffron
• World’s highest grading “Privileged”
• Premium all-red saffron
• Has the largest and thickest red stigmas
• Has the most intense colouring power
• Premium aroma & taste
• Best source of the chemical compound, crocinChosen for fine dining, pharmaceutical and health applications.
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Sargol Saffron
• Red saffron threads
• The most consumed type of Saffron
• High in colouring property
• High level of aroma
• High level of taste
• Less labour intensive to harvest in than NeginChosen for colour, aroma & taste. Used for gourmet and high-end food manufacturing, health, pharmaceutical and other applications where colour, taste and aroma are needed.
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Bunch Saffron
• A blend of red, yellow and white
• Less texture & less premium quality
• Med-high level in colour, aroma & tasteUsed mostly for commercial grade beverages and cooking and food manufacturing, pharmaceuticals & Heath applications.
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Pushal Saffron
• Harvested from lower part of the plant
• 70-75% red & 25-30% yellow
• Less texture and less quantity.
• Easily recognisableCommonly used for home cooking and food manufacturing.
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Soft Saffron
• Pure red Saffron that lost its threads and high grading appearance.
• Still high in aroma, colour & taste
• High in crocinCommonly used in processed applications such as food colouring and manufacturing, pharmaceutical and health applications.
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Bori Saffron
• Harvested from the lower part of the Saffron stigma
• Less texture and shorter threads
• Med-low in crocin, colour, aroma & taste.Used in home cooking, commercial grade beverages and confectionery manufacturing.
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White Saffron
• Harvested from the lowest part of the stigma
• Low in crocin & colour
• Med-high in aroma and tastePerfect for desserts and other Saffron health benefit applications.