نقش گياه زعفران - Saffron
Saffron has been known since many centuries ago, Ninety-five percent of the world’s saffron comes from Iran, Saffron is the world’s most expensive spice because of its unique properties and because of all the labor that goes into producing it (more than 170,000 flowers make just one kilogram.
Since ancient times physicians and chemists have been impressed by the quality and properties of saffron and their beliefs have been confirmed by modern science.
Saffron is used in various medicines and has traditionally been believed to give one a clear complexion, a sense of well-being and exhilaration, and to increase potency.
Scientific studies have confirmed many properties of this amazing medicinal herb, including its anti-carcinogenic effect, anti-depression, booster of intelligence, and its effect on the body’s resistance to diseases .fron in the Kitchen
Saffron is used for its unique flavor, color and aroma in meat, chicken and seafood dishes, and in traditional dishes such as pilav-rice, paella and risotto. And we use saffron in confectioneries
Beverages,chocolates & etc.
It is sufficient to add just 100 to 125 milligrams of saffron to a meal prepared for three to four persons. It is therefore not costly at all to obtain a most desirable flavor, color and aroma in food.
World Production of Saffron, crop year 2003-2004
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180 tons |
94.73% |
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3 tons |
1.58% |
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1 tons |
0.53 % |
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1 tons |
0.53 % |
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2 tons |
1.05 % |
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Other Countries |
3 tons |
1.58 % |
