Saffron - കുങ്കുമപ്പൂവ്
Short description - | Saffron is the name for the threads (stigmas) from the Crocus Sativus flower. There are only 3 saffron stigmas for each individual flower, meaning Saffron is considered one of the rarest spices in the world! | |
Distribution | The major producers of antiquity—Iran, Spain, India, and Greece—continue to dominate the world trade. | |
Biology | Saffron crocus grows to 20–30 cm (8–12 in) and bears up to four flowers, each with three vivid crimson stigmas, which are the distal end of a carpel. | |
Nutrition | Dried saffron is composed of 12% water, 65% carbohydrates, 6% fat and 11% protein (table). In comparison to other spices or dried foods, the nutrient content of dried saffron shows richness of nutritional value across B vitamins and dietary minerals (table). In a typical serving of one tablespoon (2 grams), manganese is present as 28% of the Daily Value while other nutrients are negligible (table). |
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Benefits | Saffron threads include several natural components that have various uses even as an essential food ingredients or as a magical spice which has been always used as a natural home remedies.Manganese is the main ingredient, as well as vitamin C, potassium, magnesium, iron and vitamin B6. These vitamins and minerals all together play the magical benefits of saffron. |
Saffron - കുങ്കുമപ്പൂവ്
Short description - | Saffron is the name for the threads (stigmas) from the Crocus Sativus flower. There are only 3 saffron stigmas for each individual flower, meaning Saffron is considered one of the rarest spices in the world! | |
Distribution | The major producers of antiquity—Iran, Spain, India, and Greece—continue to dominate the world trade. | |
Biology | Saffron crocus grows to 20–30 cm (8–12 in) and bears up to four flowers, each with three vivid crimson stigmas, which are the distal end of a carpel. | |
Nutrition | Dried saffron is composed of 12% water, 65% carbohydrates, 6% fat and 11% protein (table). In comparison to other spices or dried foods, the nutrient content of dried saffron shows richness of nutritional value across B vitamins and dietary minerals (table). In a typical serving of one tablespoon (2 grams), manganese is present as 28% of the Daily Value while other nutrients are negligible (table). |
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Nutritional Information |
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Benefits | Saffron threads include several natural components that have various uses even as an essential food ingredients or as a magical spice which has been always used as a natural home remedies.Manganese is the main ingredient, as well as vitamin C, potassium, magnesium, iron and vitamin B6. These vitamins and minerals all together play the magical benefits of saffron. |