Do You Know What Is Saffron?

Especially Iranian Saffron!

Saffron is taken from the stigmas of the Crocus flower.
The most expensive spice in the world is saffron, also known as red gold of Iran.
95% of the world’s saffron comes from Iran.
The best Iran saffron is cultivated in Khorasan’s arid lands in the north-east of the country, with an area of about England’s size.
From every 150,000 to 200,000 saffron flowers, about 1 kilogram dried saffron is obtained.
From every 150,000 to 200,000 saffron flowers, about 1 kilogram dried saffron is obtained.
Iran saffron harvesting season starts from November 1st and lasts at most three weeks.
Every year, many tourists from all over the world come to Iran saffron farms during the harvesting season.
Some countries pack the Iran saffron and sell it under their name, much more expensive.
Although Persian saffron has numerous therapeutic properties, consuming more than 5 grams of it in one meal can cause human death.