Pure saffron
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Botanical name: Crocus sativus, pure Spanish saffron.
Net weight 1 grams.
Saffron is produced from the domesticated turmeric flower scar that blooms once a year in October and November.
Each flower has 3 scars harvested manually.
Producing 1 kg of saffron requires about 170,000 flowers, that’s why it’s the world’s most expensive spice.
Saffron (crocus) is a biblical plant that for thousands of years has been used for incense and medicine.
In the temple, saffron is one of the 11 signs of incense.
Maimonides recommended it as a cure for constipation.
In folk medicine, saffron was used to treat liver disease, colds, shortness of breath, and strengthening the male potency.
Saffron contains vitamin C, vitamin A, a very high amount of potassium, magnesium, phosphor and calcium.
Today saffron is mainly used for seasoning and for tea.
₪35.00