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Saffron may be the most expensive spice in the world. Derived from the Arabic word Zafaraan, flowering plants Fall which trap dust seek a hefty price in the market has held the culinary scene for centuries. The spice saffron comes from the stigma of the saffron crocus flower. The mature plant reaches an average height of 12 inches and the flowers bloom in October. The delicate purple flower has three red stigmas, which are carefully harvested and dried, the process of workforce culture and harvest spice is not a king’s ransom.

Saffron was first documented in about the 7th century BC, and has been around for over 4000 years. The importance of the spice was discovered in the Middle East, and later around the world, crossing borders and cultures. Its origin is traced back to the mountains Zargos Iran, where it is grown and used for the royal kitchen. Arabs brought saffron to Spain, when they conquered the country.

In addition to the taste of saffron have been found to have medicinal properties, is believed to anti-carcinogenic. E ‘was used for the treatment of mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes, common diseases like cough, colic, scabies and gastrointestinal diseases. The Royals used their saffron broth, and sexual stress relief. Stigma vivid color to give a yellow-orange color to foods and is widely used industrially, as the fabric colors and scents.

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