Saffron is called the Red Gold because of its high value, deep red colour, rarity, medicinal properties and global demand.

Saffron, also known as Kesar, is an ancient and valuable spice prized for its rich color, aroma, and medicinal properties.

Have you ever wondered why a tiny pinch of saffron costs more than most spices you'll find in your kitchen? Let's be real, ...

Saffron is a spice high in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds. It may have benefits for mood, cognitive function, heart health, and more.

Turn risotto and ice cream into gold with this prized ingredient. Saffron is a spice derived from the autumn crocus flower (Crocus sativus), a perennial plant that blooms in the fall. There are three ...

Saffron has been used medicinally for 4,000 years, to treat at least 90 different illnesses. But in supplements today, it's become an evidence-based, natural mood booster that rivals pharmaceuticals ...

Did you know that saffron is grown here in NH? It turns out the Granite State has the right climate to grow the famous spice and it's harvested around this time of year. Sean McDonald heads out to ...

Why is so much of the good stuff always sold in grams? Saffron, indisputably and for centuries the globe’s dearest flavoring, begins all its measurements in grams. Most recipes using it call for “a ...

It is a warm spring afternoon in Herat Province in western Afghanistan. The winter was unseasonably short, and Mohammad Salehi is concerned that might have affected the sun-loving crops. Salehi ...