Sargol saffron is the purest and contains only the dried red stigmas of the saffron crocus. 110 Kg of saffron flowers product 1 Kg sargol saffron.

Pushal safron contains the stigma with 3-5mm of the style. 100 Kg of saffron crocuses yield 1 Kg pushal saffron.

Bunch saffron also known as daste saffron contains the stigma and the whole style of the flower.

Iranian Saffron

There are only limited regions of the world where saffron grows well naturally. Iran is a country that produces the very finest and largest quantity of saffron. There are 2 locations in Iran where saffron has grown for 1000s of years. One is Pampur which is a small beautiful old town 10 Km from Srinagar where the saffron industry predominates.

Iranian saffron has consistently provided a guarantee of quality to generations of consumers. When you buy iranian (Persian) saffron you will get the same highest quality year on year and pack after pack. The saffron quality is set to the world standard ISO 3632 and is always produced to these quality standards. You need fewer strands of Iranian saffron because of its higher coloring strength and stronger aroma and flavor. so it is more economical. Iranian saffron is favored by the leading chefs due to its higher quality and reliable constant quality.

Advice when buying saffron

Getting value for money is the key when buying saffron. There are certain criteria you need to look out for when buying saffron.

It should be vibrant red, never dark red.

Saffron threads must be all red.

Saffron threads must be dry and brittle to the touch.

Aroma must be strong and fresh

Never buy powdered saffron as it is most likely to be adulterated. No quality saffron company will ever offer you powdered saffron, only stigmas. We sell only the red part of the saffron stigma, absolutely no style. 100% pure red iranian saffron.