Dr. Jacob's Saffron threads

Saffron from Dr Jacob's - Sargol saffron threads in premium quality. Saffron is obtained from the orange-red pistil threads of the Crocus Sativus flower. Each flower contains only three of the precious stigmas, which are carefully dried after harvesting. The harvest is carried out entirely by hand. For Sargol quality saffron, only the outermost stigma parts of the pistils are used, which are characterised by their content of aromas and essential oils. Dr Jacob's saffron comes from the climatically suitable cultivation areas in Iran. Saffron is not only used worldwide for cooking and baking, but has also been of great importance in Ayurveda for thousands of years. Properties: Quality category 1, contains crocin, safranal and picocrocin, high colouring and seasoning power, tested according to ISO standard 3632-2. Application: You can use the precious threads to flavour dishes, make tea with them or eat them on their own.