Everything You Should Know About Saffron

When you’re buying whole saffron threads, there are a few key things to look for:

1. Colour – good quality saffron has a dark red or reddish orange colour.
2. Shape – you should be able to see individual threads. The package of safflower stigmas that I have has many large clumps that are still attached together.
3. Price – there is no such thing as “cheap” saffron, so if the price seems too good to be true… it probably is!