Alma Gourmet Spanish Saffron Tin 2 Gram
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So far, I've made yellow rice 6 times with 2 cups of rice each time, and I'm about halfway through the container.
These last a long time if you make sure there isn't a lot of air in and out of the tin because this will degrade the flavor over time. Best Before dates: The year 2023 will mark the end of the first decade of the second millennium By then, with proper care, it should have retained the majority of its flavor and aroma.
When I did the water test, it had strands of other materials mixed in with the real saffron. I'd say 80% real saffron. So far, Cyrus Saffron has been the best brand I've purchased. a little dry but 100% saffron strands a little dry but 100% saffron strands a little dry%
The saffron is fantastic, and I adore it; When I smell it, I'm transported back to Spain; Well, it's good because you don't need much to cook with, and a little goes a long way. In terms of aromatherapy, I'm not sure what I think about it; I only use it in the kitchen, but for the price, it's worth a shot; It won't hurt you, and it might even help you reverse whatever ailment you're suffering from.
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I did, however, receive a lovely little tin rather than a plastic tub, as some have suggested. The contents contain about half real saffron and the other half artificial saffron. I haven't decided yet. silk made of corn? I've included some images for you to look at. Approximately half of the threads quickly lost their color. The water turned dark orange after the threads were soaked overnight. The saffron water had no scent and didn't add much flavor to the food. I did a comparison after purchasing another brand (Mehr) and was convinced that this was either low quality or partially filled with non-food ingredients. Saffron is used as a filler. br>br>However, I'm not entirely dissatisfied. It wasn't too expensive, and I'll be able to use the rest; however, if you're still not convinced, take a look at the photos and make your own decision. However, I will most likely purchase from Mehr in the future.
Saffron is available in a variety of stores in my area. This quality of Spanish saffron can be found in stores for $6-$10 per pound. In 1 g portions, it costs $7 per gram. This 2 g container reduces the price to $5 per gram, which is the same as what I was paying before. I like the product and would suggest it to others. Nonetheless, I've been experimenting with different saffrons and recently bought a 5 g container of Iranian/Persian saffron. I just made my first paella with that saffron the other day. The Spanish saffron has some yellowish threads mixed in with the predominantly red threads. As advertised, the saffron from Persia was made entirely of red threads. Both saffrons make excellent paella, and I've used this Spanish saffron in risotto as well as fish stews. Persian saffron, I believe, would work well in a wide variety of dishes. Purchased as part of a 5-piece set. Persian saffron cost around $4 per gram of tin. 50/g. Because I use saffron on a regular basis and it has a long shelf life, I have no qualms about purchasing larger quantities, and I may even look into purchasing even larger quantities to further reduce the price; however, for someone looking to purchase a smaller quantity, this saffron may be an excellent choice and value.
I tried it and got no taste or smell, so I doubled it the next time and got the same result. So I went back online to see how I could tell if it was real or not, and when I submerged it in water, the threads turned white in less than ten minutes. Don't let this phony saffron ruin your delicious dish. I should have realized it was no good because of how cheap it was. It's true that you get what you pay for, I suppose. It came in the tin shown, but I didn't care about the tin because all I wanted was some really good saffron for my dishes. Even if you've never had saffron and have no idea what it tastes like, you shouldn't buy this because you'll think it's the real thing.
Checking is a breeze. I used mine the other day for the first time. I should have read the other reviews because the negative reviews
are very 100% true. The item has been tampered with. Meaning; Regardless of what is inside- It isn't 100% saffron at all of all of all of all of There was 50% filler
in in what I used thus far. It's something I'm not sure about. It wasn't saffron, but it was close. Very let down. To test, simply drop a small pinch of threads into a bowl of warm water and wait a few minutes. As a result, you have brown-colored hair. (All of the saffron's dye is extracted and dissolved in the water. ) If you don't use saffron frequently and don't recognize the flavor, you'll be content in your ignorance, believing you got a good deal.
Purchasing is not recommended. I recommend reading all of the negative reviews because the price is low, but the product is not. I agree with others who have found this to be a subpar food product; the crap I received lacked the flavor and aroma that saffron is supposed to provide. I had to use twice as much as usual to get any flavor, and it was still lacking. I have a local herb shop where I can get good saffron, but this isn't it. I'm not sure if it's real saffron or half-real saffron. I'll take it to a nearby herb shop for a comparison and have it examined by the experts there. It is possible that it is outdated. That could be the issue here, because if it's old, it's possible that it's lost its effectiveness. br>As a side note, I purchased Paesanol Oregano from Frank/Sal/AMAZON and discovered it was three years old. Is this a similar problem?.
It was devoid of aroma. I did a water test and it's clear that the majority of the threads turn pale, with only about a tenth remaining red. The majority of the thread is dyed, with a few real threads thrown in for good measure. Don't throw away your hard-earned cash.
I'm not a gourmet chef, and I don't make elaborate dishes, but I enjoy tinkering with recipes and am a sucker for a good rice dish. For color and flavor, a pinch of saffron was used in many of the dishes I came across. I honestly did not expect a high-quality product for the price of this tin; after all, you get what you pay for, right? No one is willing to part with their gold. (Did you know that saffron is pure gold?) )br>br>As a result, I wasn't as dissatisfied as I would have been if I had spent the money on a truly excellent saffron. The tin is attractive, and the saffron threads in the tin add a nice color to my rice dishes, but there is no flavor that I can detect. So, until I achieve the coveted gourmet status (which will never happen), I'll be content with my less-than-perfect product; if you want the truly pure product, you'll have to pay up. br>br>Come to think of it, I have thousands of crocus blooming on our property in the spring. Do you think I could pluck some stamens with my teeny-tiny manicure scissors? Is my old Dutch crocus, however, the same as the Spanish crocus sativus flower? Hmmmn. I'll have to look into it.
I adore Spanish rice, and because my husband is allergic to turmeric, I substitute saffron for the yellow color and flavor in some dishes. This saffron is fantastic for color and flavor, and I think it's a great deal. I find that a few strands crumbled in 2 cups of chicken stock suffice. It keeps me going for quite a while.
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