Zaran Saffron, Superior Saffron Threads (Super Negin) Premium grade Saffron Spice for Paella, Risotto, Tea's, and all Culinary Uses (2)
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Saffron is high in antioxidants, which can help protect the body from chronic diseases caused by oxidative stress and free radicals. Ones that come to mind are cancer and heart disease. Although there is no evidence that the antioxidants found in saffron are more beneficial than those found in other fruits and vegetables, the cost of using saffron in this way makes it quite expensive; other things saffron MAY improve in some people include mood, weight loss, nervous system disorders, sexual function, and PMS symptoms reduction. The truth is that there isn't enough medical evidence to back up those claims, so take them with a grain of salt until more conclusive studies are conducted, if they ever are.
The flavor of saffron is floral and slightly pungent. The Zaran Saffron I ordered was thick and sweet, with a hint of honey.
Crocin is a chemical compound found in flowers that gives saffron its color, and ISO 3632 refers to the fact that the process is carried out in a clean environment.
It is grown and handpicked in Iran, according to the label on the package. There isn't much of a production going on here. I'm not sure where it came from, but given that no other country is mentioned on the tin, I'm guessing it came from Iran.
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This brand of saffron has been my go-to for the past three months, and I'm on my fourth order. br>br>I apologize if this is too personal, but I'm sharing it in the hopes of helping those who are depressed. For depression and anxiety, I take one nice sized pinch twice a day. If you've never heard of this being used as medicine, I recommend going to the NCBI database and doing some research on your own. However, in a double blind study against Prozac, saffron was able to give 75% of the study participants the same benefits as Prozac without the unwanted side effects of Prozac More research is needed to confirm these findings, but I figured I'd give it a try because a couple pinches of saffron every day has no noticeable side effects. I'd already worked out a plan with my doctor and was tapering off Zoloft under his watchful eye. (It's critical that you do this! Don't just stop taking your medications and start eating saffron like a moron. It's risky, and you might end up doing something you'll regret as a result. It was extremely difficult for me to wean myself off of Zoloft, and I needed my doctor's help. )br>br>Removing my favorite antidepressant and anti-anxiety medication made me feel awful. I was willing to try a natural remedy, but my expectations were low. Because I intended to use saffron as medicine, I looked for a low-cost, high-quality saffron, and this saffron has never let me down. It's attractive in terms of shape, color, and scent. HOLY COW, HOLY COW, HOLY COW, HOLY COW, HOLY COW, HOLY COW, HOLY COW, HOLY COW, HOLY I’m certainly one of the lucky 75 who completely benefits from this remedy. When I miss a dose, I become noticeably blue. I've changed my entire diet to two green smoothies per day just to get the two pinches (and lost 20 pounds in the process!). If you want to replicate these results, this is an excellent brand to buy, but you'll need to a) figure out a realistic and consistent way to eat it twice a day, and b) make sure you don't run out of it. Now that I know how frequently I'll need it, I'll probably sign up for a 2g subscription every two weeks. 3 weeks.
I feel bad giving this a one star rating, but I received an empty bag and wanted to let people know about it. br>Updated 11/26/18br>ZARAN immediately emailed me to offer a free replacement, which I received today and opened up, and it appears to be of very high quality. I also bought another brand of Spanish saffron, but this one has a full stem, including the white part, so it looks great, but when I hold each container up to my nose, the Spanish saffron smells more aromatic, fragrant, and sweeter than the Zaran. So I did a water comparison by immersing one stem of each in water for a few minutes, and then comparing the results. After 10 minutes, the Spanish saffron had taken on more color, so I wondered if the Zaran was too dry. I used toothpicks to help extract the color, and I did the same thing on both the English and Spanish. Strangely enough, I bought this for the aroma and color, so I'm docking two points because the quality isn't up to par. br>11/27/18br>The same saffron that I covered with clear plastic wrap and left overnight in the cup. Surprisingly, the Zaran bled out a darker yellow orange color than the other after 1 night, which could explain the other dye used. When I opened the wrap, the aromatic of Zaran saffron was far superior. I'm not sure how, but my guess is that the saffron in this case went through a thorough dehydration/drying process, resulting in all of the colors, as well as the flavor/smell, being compacted down on the strand. So I'm going to give it a 4 star rating until I've cooked with it and can write another review.
I've only recently begun using saffron; however, the quality is poor, and the color is not true to saffron. I'm from the land of saffron, and I can tell a good saffron from a bad one by its awesome quality, which this one lacks, as well as its strong aroma and smell. I'm so let down.
1) smell- a pleasant odor (not sweet)br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br>b 4) Cold water test - Mostly long stigma with a few yellow ends and many triple fused stigma, uniform color as seen in the attached photobr>br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br When dipped in water, the color gradually disperses while the stigma color remains intact. With time (and no stirring), the water became darker. The stigma has retained its color after 12 hours. (I've attached a photo. ) The photos were taken over a period of time ranging from 0 to 5, 10, 20, and 1 hour, with the darkest one occurring after 12 hours. There were no filters or modifications applied to the photos.
Purchasing is not recommended. Saffron appears to be the color. It has a saffron flavor to it. It doesn't have a saffron scent. There's no saffron flavor to it. The saffron isn't entirely genuine. It is 15- 20% saffron with colored fillet strands that give color as soon as you put them in hot water as you put them in hot water as you put them in hot water as% The smell is mostly colored threads mixed in with real threads, according to hot water testing. What a letdown!.
For the past 15 years, I've worked as a professional chef and run a prestigious restaurant that caters to guests with refined tastes. From Almas (Iranian Beluga fish caviar), Bluefin Tuna, and opulent spices like Saffron, I've got it all covered. Because of my creativity, I've come to expect nothing less than the best from the ingredients I use in my cooking. So, when I ran out of Saffron one day, I went to Amazon (because my primary supplier couldn't fulfill my order right away) in the hopes of finding something of good quality in terms of taste, texture, and aroma. Then Zaran Saffron is the place to be! Despite the fact that I had issues with the first order I placed, Sina (the owner) graciously stepped in and offered a prompt solution. When she kindly sent me two batches, I put it to the test with my recipes for bouillabaisse, paella, and risotto alla Milanese, as well as regular Saffron rice. Oh my goodness. It has a strong fragrance, with dark reddish / unbroken strands and minimal yellow filaments, as well as a strong flavor. In addition, it has a springy (not too dry) texture that is neither oily nor sodden. IT'S EXACTLY WHAT I WAS LOOKING FOR! I'm overjoyed with the results, as well as seeing my guests' beaming smiles. Thank you, Sina, for making what could have been a negative experience for me into something positive. Everyone should try it!.
There isn't even a hint of a flavor; it's all about the color. I won't be buying anything else. This is not a good idea.
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