Afghanistan Herat Saffron (The Most Premium Grade) زعفران

Afghanistan’s Herat Saffron The Red Gold ‘Saffron’

Termed The World’s Best (Super Negin Grade)

Afghanistan

The war-ravaged country last year produced more than eight metric tons of the plant, described by some analysts as “RED GOLD”.

The saffron cultivated and produced in Afghanistan has been recognized as the best in the world in quality for the eighth consecutive year, a member of the Saffron Producers Union in Kabul told a news conference.

“Every year, there is an improvement in Afghanistan Herat Saffron cultivation and production, and this improves the quality of our saffron,” said Bashir Ahmad Rashidi, head of the union.

According to the union, the quality and taste of the Afghanistan Herat Saffron were evaluated at an institution in Belgium. The local saffron’s color and taste made it the best worldwide.

The Brussels-based World Institute of Taste and Quality has declared that Afghan saffron is the best and highest quality in the world.

Afghanistan Herat Saffron comes from a type of crocus flower. It’s a common spice in Mediterranean cooking. Because it’s hard to harvest — it takes 75,000 flowers to get a pound of saffron — it’s one of the world’s most expensive spices. It’s been used as a traditional treatment for thousands of years.

We source our Saffron under strict criteria of ISO 3632 standards, which is a Grade A+ rating.

Grading

Grading of Saffron is an intense time-consuming process that requires skills and years of practice to polish skills.

Food Additives

Afghanistan Herat Saffron is an excellent replacement for synthetic food additives- for eg: instead of FD and C yellow no 5: a synthetic food coloring agent that is a widespread allergy trigger, Saffron’s glorious yellow could be an acceptable hypoallergenic choice.

With these Saffron benefits known to us, this culinary treasure has to be used especially in the winter months. Here are some serving ideas:

1. For a wonderful marinade for fish, add saffron threads, garlic, and thyme to vinegar.

2. Use saffron to give cakes, pastries, and cookies a buttery golden hue and a rich aroma.

3. Cook biryanis with saffron combined with cloves, cinnamon, Indian bay leaves, and nutmeg for a memorable treat.

Uses and Benefits

The benefits and medicinal properties of this highly-priced spice, make it a valuable culinary ingredient worldwide. Modern research suggests that saffron can be used for many health benefits as well which are as follows.

1. Protects against cancer
2. Depression
3. High blood pressure
4. Anxiety
5. Asthma
6. Diabetes
7. Prediabetes
8. Athletic performance
9. In patchy baldness
10. Alzheimer disease.
11. Menstrual cramps (dysmenorrhea)
12. Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
13. An eye disease that leads to vision loss in older adults (age-related macular degeneration or AMD)
14. Sexual problems caused by antidepressants (antidepressant-induced sexual dysfunction)
15. Metabolic side effects caused by antipsychotic drugs
16. Burning pain in the mouth
17. Erectile dysfunction (ED)
18. Muscle soreness caused by exercise
19. A group of eye disorders that can lead to vision loss (glaucoma)
20. High levels of cholesterol or other fats (lipids) in the blood (hyperlipidemia)
21. Insomnia
22. Conditions in a man that prevent him from getting a woman pregnant within a year of trying to conceive (male infertility)
23. Fatigue in people with multiple sclerosis (MS)
24. Depression after childbirth (postpartum depression)
25. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
26. Symptoms of menopause.
27. Baldness.
28. Cancer.
29. Cough.
30. Early male orgasm (premature ejaculation).
31. “Hardening of the arteries” (atherosclerosis).
32. Pain.
33. Psoriasis.
34. Stomach gas.
35. Vomiting.
36. Other conditions.

Not only is this milk delicious but it also has a lot of health benefits. It is considered great for pregnant women and for growing children.

Saffron is known for memory retention, tackling mood swings, and treating insomnia. It keeps the blood pressure under control, gives relief to joint pain, and reduces menstrual cramps.

Saffron also has many anti-inflammatory properties and is rich in antioxidants. If you are suffering from a sore throat or muscle pains, a cup of warm Saffron milk will help you a lot.

Aside from being a tasty beverage, saffron milk is commonly believed to help brighten your complexion.

How to Store

Keep saffron in an airtight container, in a dark, cold, and dry place. Do not keep it in the freezer, as the freezing temperature will reduce its aroma.

SAFFRON MILK RECIPE | HOW TO MAKE SAFFRON MILK 

The Saffron milk recipe is a healthy and delicious drink for winter.

How to make it now

Saffron milk is whole milk insured with the goodness of saffron. It is widely consumed across the world for health benefits. You can easily make saffron milk at home with just 3 ingredients. Here is how to make Afghani Herat Saffron milk step by step.

• Boil 1 cup (250 ml) of whole milk over high heat.
• As soon as the milk boils, add 1 Tbsp (5 grams) of sliced almonds, 3-7 Afghani Saffron threads, 1/4 tsp (2 grams) ground cardamom (Optional), and 1 to 2 Tbsp (5 to 15 grams) of honey. Simmer for 5 minutes.
• Enjoy the drink while it’s still hot.