El Avion Saffron 0.38g

Saffron is a classic spice that has a light taste of honey and gives a beautiful, yellow color to the dishes you add it to. Saffron is said to also enhance the flavor of the other spices in your dish!

Saffron is used, among other things, to give Spanish paella the classic, deep yellow-orange color that characterizes the dish. You can also use saffron in Italian risotto, French bouillabaisse or Indian Biryani.

Saffron is extracted from crocus flowers, where the fine little stamens in the center of the flower are picked and dried. There are only 3 stamens in each flower and the work cannot be done by machines as it requires human ingenuity and tenderness. This fact helps to skyrocket the price of this beautiful spice. When saffron is dried, it has a beautiful, deep red colour, which, together with the price, has given saffron the nickname "The red gold".

What spices are used in paella?

Saffron is the most iconic spice in paella, but paprika, rosemary and garlic are also often used to add flavor.