How to Pick the Finest Afghan Saffron
                     How to Pick the 
Finest Afghan 
Saffron
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Many professional chefs choose Afghan saffron threads because they are easy to count, easy to judge 
for consistency at a glance, and can look very beautiful in the finished dish.
Saffron powder, on the other side, does not require pre-steeping and takes up less room, making it 
common among home chefs. However, if you’re looking for finesse and an enhanced taste, you should 
know how to pick the finest Afghan Saffron. Follow the steps below to learn more. 
Where Do You Get Your 
Saffron?
• Usually Afghani and Spanish saffron are the most widely valued in the world. If you're choosing 
between two saffrons of similar quality, it's mostly a matter of personal choice. You can also consider 
ordering saffron online from Mira Farms. 
How to Analyse Saffron 
Quality
• Most people imagine saffron as a pretty small glass or plastic vessel with a few red and yellow 
threads in it. The ironic part is, that is not how pure saffron appears. The yellow bits are known as 
"styles" and, despite the fact that they are derived from the very same crocus flower, they are not 
saffron. The dark orange/red perception of saffron is what you want.
•
Due to the high price per gram of saffron and the additional work needed to eliminate it, many (if not 
most) saffron suppliers do not extract the long yellow design that trails just below the red stigma. The 
style adds little culinary benefit to the saffron but can increase its weight by up to 50%.
Identifying Good Afghan 
Saffron
• As a general rule, you want to search for saffron that is as red as possible. In reality, saffron traders, 
die-hard fans, and chefs who often cook with it insist on hard “colour potency” numbers (from a 
spectrophotometer, no less) to determine the quality of the saffron they're being given.
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Although even the finest saffron would almost certainly have a few yellow styles, you wouldn't want to 
see too many.
Great Saffron
• This Afghan saffron is graded as “short-sargol”, the finest saffron which has shown evidence that the 
saffron hasn’t been dyed by any unethical producers. 
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So, when it is time to prepare with your saffron, the darker color sure pays off. Since higher quality 
saffron is more effective, you don't need as much of it in your foods to get the delicious taste and 
essence of Afghan saffron. 
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If you’re looking for high-quality Afghan saffron or dry fruits and nuts to enhance the taste of your 
meals, consider visiting Mira Farms today!