How to Identify Original Saffron

 How to distinguish the original saffron from the counterfeit

Identification of the original saffron from the stigma of the saffron branch is the simplest method.The branches of the stigma of the saffron are three branches and the upper part of the horn becomes narrower as it descends.Of course, if the saffron is powdered, it is only detectable by laboratory devices.

If the saffron stigma is too shiny, it should be suspected and sent to the lab.

Corn stalks are straight, but the saffron flag has curls.

Put the saffron patches on the gas flame. In this case pure saffron turns purple or orange because of its potassium content, but in the case of counterfeit saffron it turns yellow.

If you put the saffron strands between the straw and press it a little, it should not leave any greasy stains, if so, it is likely to be fake saffron.

The color of saffron is insoluble in gasoline, meaning that if we put saffron in gasoline it should not color the gasoline.

Although saffron may be boiled in a glass of boiling water, it should not turn white after about 5 minutes; if so, the saffron is counterfeit.

Color, smell and taste of are definitive indicator for original saffron.The original saffron taste is a bit bitter but pleasant and the taste of the saffron slightly spicy.

How to use saffron

Saffron should be freshly prepared and consumed to preserve its properties. But for longer storage in the refrigerator, saffron should be sanded with no sugar or any other additives and dissolved in very low amount of boiling water.

Of course, saffron can be prepared with ice, which gives it a good color by placing a piece of ice on the sanded saffron to make it water.