Saffron
Crocus sativus
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Cultigen historically associated with Greece and the eastern Mediterranean
History
Saffron consists of the dried stigmas of Crocus sativus. Kew treats it as a cultigen, so a simplistic single wild-origin claim should be avoided. Culinary use is highly dose-sensitive and amounts should be recipe-specific.
Taste
פרחוני, דבשי ומעט מריר, צובע בזהב
Uses
נפוץ בשווארמה ובאורז פרסי ומפרצי
Storage
Airtight container, cool dark dry place; ground up to 6 months, whole up to 2 years
Meat pairings
lambbeefchicken
Verified on: August 23, 2026
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