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Know how to identify original and adulterer Saffron













  1. Appearance:

  • Original saffron threads are thin, delicate, and vivid crimson-red with a slightly darker orange-red tip. They have a distinct trumpet-like shape.

  • Adulterated saffron might contain other materials like dyed strands of other plant parts or synthetic dyes. These might look uniform in color or have less vibrant hues.

  1. Aroma:

  • Authentic saffron carries a strong, aromatic scent, often described as floral, slightly sweet, and earthy.

  • Adulterated saffron may lack this aroma or have a different, chemical-like smell due to added substances.

  1. Water Test:

  • When genuine saffron threads are placed in warm water or milk, they release their color and flavor, turning the liquid yellow to reddish-brown within a few minutes. The threads retain their color.

  • Adulterated saffron might quickly release color and lose its form or dissolve entirely without imparting the expected color or flavor to the liquid.

  1. Solubility:

  • Pure saffron threads are not soluble in water, meaning they don’t dissolve completely.

  • Adulterated saffron might dissolve or leave residues that give the liquid an unnatural color.

  1. Taste:

  • Real saffron has a distinctive taste, somewhat honey-like with a bitter undertone.

  • Adulterated saffron might lack this distinct taste or have an off-flavor due to added substances.

  1. Price:

  • Authentic saffron is one of the most expensive spices in the world due to its labor-intensive harvesting process. Unrealistically low prices could be a sign of adulteration.

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