{"id":6038392668327,"title":"Burlap \u0026 Barrel Herati Saffron","handle":"burlap-barrel-herati-saffron","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSaffron is a key element in cuisines from the Mediterranean to South Asia and is used in both sweet and savory preparations. It adds a distinctive floral flavor and golden color to fragrant rice dishes like paella, risotto and biryani, to frozen desserts like ice cream and kulfi as well as traditional teas. It is often paired with cardamom, pistachio and rosewater.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOur saffron threads are pulled carefully from the flower, which leaves a characteristic flame-colored tail on each thread. That slight gradation in color is your assurance that our saffron is 100% pure and never dyed or otherwise adulterated. Our saffron threads are also uncommonly delicate, with a warm, honeyed fragrance reminiscent of dried roses and fresh hay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSaffron is also said to have beneficial health properties, including increasing serotonin levels, reducing stress and anxiety and reducing hunger pangs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e: Herat, Afghanistan\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProcess:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSun-dried\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e 100% whole saffron threads (Crocus sativa)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e: Honey • Dried Roses • Fresh Hay\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCOOKING\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSteep a few threads in warm water when making crunchy baked rice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAdd a handful of threads when making paella\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAdd complexity to your ice creams, cakes, and other desserts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePairs well with\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e:  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.burlapandbarrel.com\/collections\/all\/products\/cloud-forest-cardamom\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.burlapandbarrel.com\/collections\/all\/products\/cloud-forest-cardamom\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCloud Forest Cardamom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.burlapandbarrel.com\/collections\/all\/products\/wild-mountain-cumin\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.burlapandbarrel.com\/collections\/all\/products\/wild-mountain-cumin\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWild Mountain Cumin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.burlapandbarrel.com\/collections\/all\/products\/silk-chili-flakes\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.burlapandbarrel.com\/collections\/all\/products\/silk-chili-flakes\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSilk Chili Flakes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSOURCING\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOur saffron is cultivated in the deserts of the Herat province in western Afghanistan, on the border with Iran, where saffron has grown for thousands of years. During the annual harvest in November and December, farmers begin work at dawn, plucking the beautiful white and purple crocus flowers before the desert sun can wilt them and ruin the invaluable stamens. Each flower produces only three stamens, which are painstakingly extracted by hand and dried.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSaffron is immensely valuable, and like any valuable product, dishonest traders may attempt to deceive consumers about the quality of their product. Safflower, a different flower entirely, is sometimes sold as saffron; safflower petals have straight, orange threads, while true saffron threads are deep red and curled and tangled. Lower grade saffron threads may also be cut and colored be with red dye to make them appear higher quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2024-03-15T12:28:35-06:00","created_at":"2020-11-12T13:23:40-07:00","vendor":"Burlap \u0026 Barrel","type":"Specialty Foods","tags":["2024_Verify","Cooking","nada-hidden","Specialty Food","Spices \u0026 Seasonings"],"price":895,"price_min":895,"price_max":895,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":37317892112551,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":false,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Burlap \u0026 Barrel Herati Saffron","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":895,"weight":227,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":"851973008810","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/zestbillings.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/HERATI_SAFFRON_-_0.5_G_TIN_540x_52ec62a7-a9bb-4b19-8aa4-c507d0d56832.jpg?v=1605735207","\/\/zestbillings.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Afghan_Saffron-min_540x_48c1a085-d19a-4ddc-b7f7-c6db51612130.jpg?v=1605735232"],"featured_image":"\/\/zestbillings.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/HERATI_SAFFRON_-_0.5_G_TIN_540x_52ec62a7-a9bb-4b19-8aa4-c507d0d56832.jpg?v=1605735207","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":13862281347239,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":540,"width":540,"src":"\/\/zestbillings.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/HERATI_SAFFRON_-_0.5_G_TIN_540x_52ec62a7-a9bb-4b19-8aa4-c507d0d56832.jpg?v=1605735207"},"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":540,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/zestbillings.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/HERATI_SAFFRON_-_0.5_G_TIN_540x_52ec62a7-a9bb-4b19-8aa4-c507d0d56832.jpg?v=1605735207","width":540},{"alt":null,"id":13862285967527,"position":2,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.508,"height":358,"width":540,"src":"\/\/zestbillings.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Afghan_Saffron-min_540x_48c1a085-d19a-4ddc-b7f7-c6db51612130.jpg?v=1605735232"},"aspect_ratio":1.508,"height":358,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/zestbillings.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Afghan_Saffron-min_540x_48c1a085-d19a-4ddc-b7f7-c6db51612130.jpg?v=1605735232","width":540}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSaffron is a key element in cuisines from the Mediterranean to South Asia and is used in both sweet and savory preparations. It adds a distinctive floral flavor and golden color to fragrant rice dishes like paella, risotto and biryani, to frozen desserts like ice cream and kulfi as well as traditional teas. It is often paired with cardamom, pistachio and rosewater.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOur saffron threads are pulled carefully from the flower, which leaves a characteristic flame-colored tail on each thread. That slight gradation in color is your assurance that our saffron is 100% pure and never dyed or otherwise adulterated. Our saffron threads are also uncommonly delicate, with a warm, honeyed fragrance reminiscent of dried roses and fresh hay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSaffron is also said to have beneficial health properties, including increasing serotonin levels, reducing stress and anxiety and reducing hunger pangs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e: Herat, Afghanistan\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProcess:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSun-dried\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e 100% whole saffron threads (Crocus sativa)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e: Honey • Dried Roses • Fresh Hay\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCOOKING\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSteep a few threads in warm water when making crunchy baked rice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAdd a handful of threads when making paella\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAdd complexity to your ice creams, cakes, and other desserts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePairs well with\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e:  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.burlapandbarrel.com\/collections\/all\/products\/cloud-forest-cardamom\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.burlapandbarrel.com\/collections\/all\/products\/cloud-forest-cardamom\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCloud Forest Cardamom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.burlapandbarrel.com\/collections\/all\/products\/wild-mountain-cumin\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.burlapandbarrel.com\/collections\/all\/products\/wild-mountain-cumin\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWild Mountain Cumin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.burlapandbarrel.com\/collections\/all\/products\/silk-chili-flakes\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.burlapandbarrel.com\/collections\/all\/products\/silk-chili-flakes\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSilk Chili Flakes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSOURCING\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOur saffron is cultivated in the deserts of the Herat province in western Afghanistan, on the border with Iran, where saffron has grown for thousands of years. During the annual harvest in November and December, farmers begin work at dawn, plucking the beautiful white and purple crocus flowers before the desert sun can wilt them and ruin the invaluable stamens. Each flower produces only three stamens, which are painstakingly extracted by hand and dried.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSaffron is immensely valuable, and like any valuable product, dishonest traders may attempt to deceive consumers about the quality of their product. Safflower, a different flower entirely, is sometimes sold as saffron; safflower petals have straight, orange threads, while true saffron threads are deep red and curled and tangled. Lower grade saffron threads may also be cut and colored be with red dye to make them appear higher quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}