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Alma Gourmet Spanish Saffron Tin 2 Gram

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  • 0.07 ounce (2 gram)
  • Ingredients: 100% Pure Spanish Saffron
  • This is the absolutely indispensable ingredient in Spanish and Italian cooking
  • Enjoy Spanish Saffron on Italian risotto rice as well as on the famous Spanish Paella recipe
  • Imported from Spain by Alma Gourmet

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THE STIGMA OF THE CROCUS FLOWER

Saffron is the stigma of the crocus flower which originally came from Asia Minor, where it has been cultivated since ancient times. The Moors brought with them the spice az-zafaran during their invasion of Spain over a thousand years ago. Today, over 70% of the saffron world's production is grown on the high Castilian plateau known as La Mancha.

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THE HARVEST AND DRYING OF SAFFRON

Each bulb produces 2-3 flowers. The plants bloom in October and November in the depth of the night and must be harvested within the day, before dusk, otherwise they lose their flavor. The harvest lasts only about 10 days and is still done entirely by hand. The flowers are collected by the farmers and then passed along to the women of the area, who sit at long tables to separate the red stigmas from the rest of the flower. Next, the stigmas are roasted to dry them.

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WHY IS SAFFRON SO EXPENSIVE?

Saffron is one of the most valuable spices in the world. These iconic bright red-gold threads are the stigma of the crocus flowers and are only harvested and prepared by hand. Each flower only grows three saffron threads. It takes about 200 crocus flowers to make 1 gram of saffron and about 80,000 flowers to produce one pound of threads, which is why saffron is so expensive and it is essential to know how to use it and cook with it.

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HOW TO USE SAFFRON

Saffron can be grinded to a powder or brewed in hot (not boiling) water. When powdered, saffron can be added directly to a dish while saffron threads need to be steeped or brewed into hot water and left in infusion to withdraw the incomparable flavor and golden color.

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HOW MUCH SAFFRON TO USE

Saffron is best used in small doses, to obtain a subtly sweet and delicate flavor with floral and honey notes. Too much can overpower a dish with a bitter flavor. A good rule of thumb is to use about 2-3 threads per serving when making a dish.

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WHAT TO COOK WITH SAFFRON

Saffron is used in a variety of well-known dishes from cuisines around the world, especially Persian, Indian, Italian and Spanish. It is mainly used in the preparation of rice and paella, paired with chicken or seafood, but its sweet notes make it also ideal to use in the preparation of desserts.

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  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 2.44 x 2.01 x 0.67 inches; 0.07 ounces
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Alma Gourmet
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B004OKTBVQ
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 646 ratings

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4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
646 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the color, value, quality and taste of the saffron. For example, they mention it gives a nice yellow color, is more economical than conventional supermarket sfron and that it packs a lovely punch to rice dishes and sauces. Opinions are mixed on the smell.

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127 customers mention99 positive28 negative

Customers like the quality of the saffron. They say it's an exceptional product, and it combines well with chicken, peppers, onion, and garlic. The tin is lovely and keepsable, and the tsafforon has done fine in recipes so far.

"...This combines well with the chicken, peppers, onion, and garlic, cooking in beer and waiting for the addition of the raw rice tossed with the..." Read more

"...$4.50/g. Since I use saffron fairly regularly now, and it has a long shelf life, I have no reluctance to buy larger quantities, and may explore even..." Read more

"Quality was good. Cute tin." Read more

"...I did a comparison and was convinced that this was either just poor quality or partially filled with non-saffron filler...." Read more

121 customers mention105 positive16 negative

Customers like the taste of the saffron. They say it's a very nice complement to spicy curry dishes, and it packs a lovely punch to rice dishes and sauces. Some mention that the flavor is not too strong, and that it makes a delicious paella. Overall, most are happy with the quality and quantity of the product.

"The saffron packs a lovely punch to rice dishes and sauces. Fragrant and delicate, a few pieces are all that is needed to make your meal special...." Read more

"...I let it bloom or soak for 2 to 3 hours, and it made a deep orange broth which will flavor my rice deliciously and add a beautiful natural yellow to..." Read more

"Great flavor and quality. I'm very happy with this purchase." Read more

"...Both saffrons make a very good paella, and I have used this Spanish saffron in both risotto and fish stews...." Read more

75 customers mention65 positive10 negative

Customers like the value of the herb. They say it's fresh, economical, and better quality than what they could find at their local grocery store.

"...Excellent buy and value." Read more

"...wishing to buy a more modest amount, this saffron may be an excellent choice and value." Read more

"Real saffron. Good price." Read more

"Better quality and price than what I could find at local grocery store." Read more

20 customers mention14 positive6 negative

Customers like the color of the saffron. They mention that it gives a nice yellow color, works well for color, and is excellent for both flavor. The threads naturally vary in color and don't appear to be dyed. The tin looks very decorative and there is a large amount of bright red sfron contained in this tan.

"...Beautiful and deep yellow color, be sure to bloom the saffron in some warm water before adding your cooking to impart the best flavor and color...." Read more

"...At least in my opinion after the first use. The threads naturally vary in color like any flower stigmas, they don't appear to be dyed...." Read more

"...I posted a few pictures so you can see. About half the threads lost color very quickly. Soaking the threads overnight made the water dark orange...." Read more

"...But risotto that I made with it had the right color and mild saffron taste...." Read more

12 customers mention12 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the freshness of the saffron. They mention that the stamens are whole and have a pungent aroma. They also appreciate the nice package, which keeps the safron fresh.

"...Very fresh and only a few strands can get the whole rice color and flavor to it. We also mix in milk while drinking...." Read more

"...This is the real deal and very fresh. Buy this. You'll be glad you did." Read more

"...high cost of saffron, this product is a good value and the saffron is fresh and fragrant...." Read more

"This seems to be of good quality the threads are very fresh, The tin is very small but a little goes a long way, I make a tea out of a few threads..." Read more

38 customers mention24 positive14 negative

Customers are mixed about the smell of the saffron. Some mention it has a great aroma, while others say it doesn't have much of aroma.

"...They do have that rich color shown in the picture and smell and taste great, like I would expect a fresh spice to taste...." Read more

"...Soaking the threads overnight made the water dark orange. There wasn't much of an aroma coming from the saffron water and it didn't really add much..." Read more

"...Really adds to the rice.This brand has a good saffron aroma.Some other brands that are cheaper seem to be lacking that aroma...." Read more

"Fresh--smells fresh has a feel that isn't over dry and tastes great...." Read more

This is an Excellent Quality Spanish Saffron / The Aroma and Flavor on Point
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This is an Excellent Quality Spanish Saffron / The Aroma and Flavor on Point
I can smell it right now b/c it's in my preparation of Cuban arroz con pollo on the stove as I write. I poured roughly 1 1/2 cups of very hot tap water over a couple of generous pinches of saffron from this tin, which I just opened. I let it bloom or soak for 2 to 3 hours, and it made a deep orange broth which will flavor my rice deliciously and add a beautiful natural yellow to it. This combines well with the chicken, peppers, onion, and garlic, cooking in beer and waiting for the addition of the raw rice tossed with the saffron liquid. It's a great product! I lived in Spain long ago for my junior year, and this scent evokes lovely warm memories.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2016
I can smell it right now b/c it's in my preparation of Cuban arroz con pollo on the stove as I write. I poured roughly 1 1/2 cups of very hot tap water over a couple of generous pinches of saffron from this tin, which I just opened. I let it bloom or soak for 2 to 3 hours, and it made a deep orange broth which will flavor my rice deliciously and add a beautiful natural yellow to it. This combines well with the chicken, peppers, onion, and garlic, cooking in beer and waiting for the addition of the raw rice tossed with the saffron liquid. It's a great product! I lived in Spain long ago for my junior year, and this scent evokes lovely warm memories.
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Maria Frixione
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow what great saffron!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Spanish Saffron La Mancha Tin 2 Gram by Alma
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4.0 out of 5 stars Tasted good
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