How to check the quality of saffron?

 

When purchasing saffron, you may end up purchasing low-quality saffron or be unaware of the difference between real and fake saffron.

Saffron is an expensive spice with lots of benefits. As a result, it is important to make sure that the saffron you are using is of high quality. There are a few methods for determining the quality of saffron.

Taste: By tasting a few threads, you can determine the saffron’s quality. True saffron has an earthy flavor.

Physical appearance:

High-quality saffron are deep red with little to no yellow, whereas low-quality saffron threads appear wax-coated. Saffron in its purest form is very dry and natural.

smell:

Saffron should always have a sweet aroma but never a sweet taste. Floral and honey are common flavors used to describe saffron, and honey and hay are frequently used to describe the scent.

Price:

Considering that saffron is a known to be expensive spice, if it is not too expensive, there is a good chance it is not real.

Touch test:

Saffron of inferior quality adheres to one another but not the original.

Cold water:

Put a few saffron threads in a bowl of cold water. The “Real Saffron” will gradually change to a golden hue color. Allow some time because the color change can take up to an hour. The red color of the saffron threads is retained. However, if the water immediately changes color, turns red, or does not change color, or if the threads do not retain their color, the substance is not saffron. It is then “Fake Saffron,” which indicates adulteration.

Baking soda test:

Mix a small amount of baking soda into a cup of water. Then, stir in the saffron. If the saffron is pure, the mixture will turn yellow. Saffron of poor quality will turn a pale red.

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