I went to my local saffrontarium — which is where they sell saffron, of course — and bought a hit of saffron that cost $500 an ounce. I did not purchase an entire ounce. No one purchases an entire ...

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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 has been used medicinally for 4,000 years, to treat at least 90 different illnesses. But in supplements today, it's become an evidence-based, natural mood booster that rivals pharmaceuticals ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Why is so much of the good stuff always sold in grams? Saffron, indisputably and for centuries the globe’s dearest flavoring, begins all its measurements in ...

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 ...

A popular, but pricey spice called saffron may be able to improve sleep quality in adults who often experience unrestful nights, according to a new study. The research comes from the same team that ...

Saffron is a popular spice derived from the purple flower Crocus sativus. It is harvested carefully, with only three strands collected at a time. This labour-intensive process makes saffron expensive, ...

It is one of the most precious spices in the world and is shaped like a thread. If you have been wondering where does this spice comes from, then you will be surprised to know that it originates from ...

Saffron is a prized, expensive spice — but when it comes to cooking it, you can have too much of a good thing. That's according to food writer Monica Bhide, who was born in India and now lives in ...

A kilogram of premium saffron costs around Rs 4.95 lakh. Photo: Unsplash Over the last few years, saffron, a bright-hued spice long used in Indian cooking and traditional remedies, has experienced a ...