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Have you ever wondered why a tiny pinch of saffron costs more than most spices you'll find in your kitchen? Let's be real, when you first see the price tag on this crimson thread, your jaw might drop.

Nothing compares to saffron’s unique fragrance and flavor. With this time-honored method, the world’s priciest spice can play a role in daily cooking. By Naz Deravian In the Iranian kitchen, the ...

Saffron, also called “sunshine spice” for its vibrant colouring, is a popular ingredient in Indian and Middle Eastern cuisine. Harvested by hand from the flower of the Crocus sativus, or autumn crocus ...

Buying saffron? Here is how to know if your saffron is pure or fake. Use these easy at-home tests to check colour, aroma, strands and ensure real health benefits in every dish. Read Time: 5 min It ...

The world’s most expensive plant, saffron, is as delicate as it is valuable. Each purple flower blooms for less than three ...