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Botanical Name: Crocus Sativus
Country of Origin: Spanish
English Name: Saffron Spanish
French Name: Safran Espagnol
Also Known As: Spanish Saffron, Crocus Sativus Spanish, Premium Spanish Stigmas
Part Used: Stigmas of Crocus sativus
Description: Saffron Spanish consist of carefully harvested stigmas from Crocus sativus, a perennial flowering plant in the Iridaceae family. Native to Southwest Asia but highly cultivated in Spain, the plant thrives in temperate regions with well-drained soils and full sunlight. Each flowering plant produces delicate purple blooms in autumn, each containing three vivid red stigmas that are meticulously collected for use.
The stigmas are hand-harvested during peak bloom to preserve their natural length, colour, and structural integrity. Each thread is slender, slightly curved, and deep red with orange-red tips, reflecting the plant’s vibrant floral characteristics. Collection ensures only intact stigmas are retained, maintaining the distinctive appearance, aroma, and visual quality of saffron.
After Collection, the stigmas are gently cleaned and the drying is carried out using low-temperature air methods to stabilise moisture while preserving their natural colour, texture, and fine structure. The drying process prevents discoloration or breakage, ensuring each thread maintains its slender, lightweight form and characteristic deep red-orange hue.
The finished Saffron Spanish product is uniform in colour, free-flowing, and visually consistent, showcasing the natural beauty and identity of the Crocus sativus stigmas. The threads retain their delicate texture and colour stability, making them suitable for culinary, decorative, and botanical display applications where intact saffron threads are required.
Uses: Saffron Spanish is used in culinary preparations such as rice dishes, stews, desserts, and spice blends to provide natural colour and flavour. It is also suitable for tea-style infusions, floral or botanical blends, and decorative jar displays. Additionally, saffron threads are employed in educational botanical collections, craft projects, and formulation applications requiring identifiable, high-quality dried stigmas with consistent appearance and colour.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry, dark place in an airtight container. Refrigeration not required.
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