The spice saffron, as well as being famously expensive, is packed with antioxidants. It is said to help combat depression and lower blood pressure, to soften your skin and hair and is essential in ...

An curved arrow pointing right. Harvesting saffron requires a lot of physical labor to get the flowers from the field to final packaging. The harvesting process plus its distinct flavor ...

What makes the dish special is one ingredient — saffron. The spice, very delicate in flavor, is the most expensive in the world, costing about $15 for 1 gram. Saffron comes from the three ...

Saffron can be bought whole in threads or strands (stigmas) or in powdered form. Spanish and Kashmiri saffron are reputed to be among the best-quality. Saffron gives a distinctive aroma and ...

The initiative targets domestic saffron production, aiming to reduce imports Saudi Arabia’s commitment to expanding saffron production is driven by the spice's economic potential and the country ...

Put the rice, saffron, cinnamon and salt into a large saucepan with 1.5 litres/2½ pints of cold water. Place over a high heat, bring to the boil and cook for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally to ...

As well as a spectacular location, Pampore is India's centre for saffron - a spice so valuable that it is sometimes called red gold. Derived from the crocus plant, saffron fetches around $1,500 ...

Following is a transcript of the video. Narrator: Even in the expensive world of spices, saffron stands out. And real saffron can cost you over $10,000 per kilogram. Sought after for thousands of ...