KASHMIR PURE SAFFRON,India Kashmir Art and Craft price supplier

There are mainly two places in the whole world where saffron grows. Kashmir has the proud privilege of being one of these places. IN Kashmir Saffron is grown in Pampur is a small town, which is 13 km from Srinagar. The saffron plant is very small and its flower is the only part which is seen above the ground. The blooming time of this flower is autumn. Saffron has a unique sweet smell and is used in dyeing and cooking.

The botanical name of Saffron is Crocus sativus. The purple colored flowers appear just above the ground and are a beautiful sight. The orange stigmas of the saffron plant are harvested as saffron and used as a flavoring and coloring agent in various recipes. Saffron is added to Kahwa - the traditional Saffron Tea drunk by people in Kashmir.

The orange-red stigmas of the saffron plant produce a pleasant aroma and a warm golden orange color. The yellow stamens are also harvested, however they do not have the same aromatic and color properties of the stigmas. Pure saffron consists of only the orange-red stigmas of the saffron plant. Saffron is also believed to have many medicinal properties. Called Kesar in the rest of India, saffron is used as a flavoring agent in many food preparations, from rice dishes, such as biryani, to various sweets.

SOME UNIQUE FEATURES OF OUR SAFFRON

Threads :  Extra long and thick threads that expand even further on soaking / steeping

Colour:  Deep red in colour with NO yellow content  signifying very high colouring power

Aroma : Very Intense Saffron nose with high floral top notes

Flavour : Only a fraction of the threads are required to create the desired flavour profiles

Packaging : Saffron threads are protected from moisture and air by sealing in a unique foil pack and high quality hinged box