Saffron - Spanish Superior Grade
Also Known As: Crocus
Origin: Spain
Ingredients: Saffron Superior Grade
Taste and Aroma: Rich, but subtle, perfumed and honey like.
Uses: Food coloring, Asian cooking, soup, seafood, rice and bread.
Substitutes:Saffron Powder Spanish Superior Grade, Fennel Pollen, Chili Threads and Turmeric Ground.
Fun Fact: Saffron is very expensive, because of the vast amount of land and labor required to produce just a little saffron. However, very little is needed for each recipe, making a gram enough for dozens of uses.
Health Values:
-May help protect against certain kinds of cancer because it contains antioxidant properties
-May help reduce symptoms of digestive disorders, colic and menstrual cramps
-May help treat symptoms of depression
-May help to lower bad cholesterol
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is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.