Saffron is one of the oldest and priciest spice cultivated in Pampore and Kishtwar region of Jammu & Kashmir. It is believed that in ancient times some saints had gifted saffron bulbs to sow in the land of Pampore and Kishtwar. Hence J&K became one of the finest saffron producer in the world.
Saffron Bulbs are grown with an traditional approach. The bulbs have a life cycle of 3-4 yrs, wherein yield is 1 flower per seed in 1st year and 2-3 flowers in each seed in next year. They saffron flowers blooms only once a year and are harvested in a full moon light as they are rich in Crocin compound. Saffron is graded as per the size and portion of stigmas.
The best saffron grade is Negin which has only saffron stigmas. There are many websites and shops which are selling saffron. However all are looking out for the profit margin and no one cares about the quality and impact of real, Unadulterated saffron. If you buy Pure Saffron, you must taste it for bitterness as it contains Crocin compound (which is also used to curb Fever) & dilute it in normal water for 4-5 minutes. If the colour changes to Golden colour and thread doesn’t change its colours. Its is Pure Saffron. You can buy Pure Saffron online at www.puremart.in or Download our App from:
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