Persian saffron, packaged for business.
Packaged saffron from the Iranian plateau, with origin, specifications and documentation discussed openly for every order.
From flower to order, in eight steps.
Botany
Crocus sativus — a sterile, triploid autumn crocus propagated only by corm division, grown on the Iranian plateau.
Origin
Iran — principally Khorasan — produces the large majority of the world's saffron supply.
Harvest
Flowers are hand-picked at dawn during a short autumn window, stigmas separated the same day.
Selection
Dried threads are sorted before packaging. The grade for each order is confirmed in writing.
Packaging
Packaging is chosen to protect saffron from light and moisture.
Documentation
The documentation available for an order is discussed and agreed before shipment.
Heritage
Saffron's botany and Persian heritage are documented in our Medicinal Plants of Iran atlas.
B2B Enquiry
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Colour, aroma and purity.
Colour
Saffron's colour strength comes mainly from crocin. It is one of the properties buyers most often specify.
Aroma
Safranal is mainly responsible for saffron's aroma, which depends on how the threads are dried and stored.
Purity
Buyers usually specify how much of the yellow style, if any, may be included with the red stigma.
Packaged saffron for business.
Being prepared
Pack sizes, specifications and documentation will be listed here once they are confirmed. Until then, request the details for your use case and we’ll share what is available.
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