Description: Taste and Aroma: Rich, but subtle, perfumed and honey like. Uses: Food coloring, Asian cooking, soup, seafood, rice and bread. Fun Fact: 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. Our gourmet saffron threads from Parts of Iran formerly come from farms that utilize natural and organic farming techniques. Saffron is a naturally gluten-free product and is not historically a GMO product as its cultivation dates back 4000 years. TIME OF THE DAY Anytime PACKAGE TYPE Loose leaves STORAGE TEMPERATURES 50-77 ℉ ORIGIN Iran DIET TYPE USDA Organic Benefits: May help protect against certain kinds of cancer because it contains antioxidant properties May help reduce symptoms of digestive disorders, colic and menstrual cramps May help treat symptoms of depression May help to lower bad cholesterol Storage Note: To maintain its flavor and aroma, it is recommended to store Saffron in a cool, dry, and dark environment.