<div class="std">Saffron Superior Grade<br><span style="font-weight: bold;">Also Known As:</span> Crocus<br><span style="font-weight: bold;">Origin:</span> Spain<br><span style="font-weight: bold;">Ingredients:</span> Saffron Superior Grade<br><span style="font-weight: bold;">Taste and Aroma:</span> Rich, but subtle, perfumed and honey like.<br><span style="font-weight: bold;">Uses:</span> Food coloring, Asian cooking, soup, seafood, rice and bread.<br><span style="font-weight: bold;">Substitutes:</span><a href="/products/saffron-powder-spanish-superior-grade">Saffron Powder Spanish Superior Grade</a>, <a href="/products/fennel-pollen">Fennel Pollen</a>, <a href="/products/chili-threads">Chili Threads</a> and <a href="/products/turmeric-ground">Turmeric Ground</a>.<br><span style="font-weight: bold;">Fun Fact:</span> Saffron is very expensive, because of the vast amount of land and labor required to produce just a little saffron. However, very little is needed for each recipe, making a gram enough for dozens of uses.<br><span style="font-weight: bold;">Health Values: </span><br>-May help protect against certain kinds of cancer because it contains antioxidant properties<br>-May help reduce symptoms of digestive disorders, colic and menstrual cramps<br>-May help treat symptoms of depression<br>-May help to lower bad cholesterol<br>This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug<br>Administration and is for educational purposes only. This information<br>is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.</div>