What are the Applications of Saffron?
Saffron is one of the most well-known and costliest spices in the world. The flower is made from the dried stigmas of the saffron flower (Crocus sativus L.). Due to its analgesic and sedative properties, saffron is used for various medicinal and industrial purposes. These are the main industrial applications of saffron including: 1. Culinary Saffron is most commonly featured in European, North African, and Asian cuisines. The spice imparts a luminous yellow-orange hue and is used worldwide in everything from cheeses, confectioneries, liquors, curries, meat dishes, and soups. In the past, the spice was used not for the flavor but to show people’s wealth. The condiment is commonly used in Spain and Iran, India and Pakistan, and other countries. 2. Medicinal Saffron is used as an herbal folk medicine for many years. It is used for suppressing cramps and flatulence and enhancing pelvic blood flow properties. In medieval Europe, the condiment was used to treat respiratory dis...