Saffron includes more than 150 aroma-yielding and volatile compounds. Dried saffron contains 65 percent carbohydrates, 6 percent fat and 11 percent protein and 12 percent water.

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It may take a few years to grow enough saffron to recoup the cost of the bulbs, but not many. Leaving money out of it, saffron crocuses provide a yearly supply of delicious seasoning that's a ...

6 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth 2 tsp saffron threads 2 tsp Italian seasoning blend (preferably salt-free) 8 oz medium shrimp, peeled and deveined 8 oz cod, cubed ...

Indeed saffron is a incredibly sensual seasoning. It is a speck of flavor with which a keen palate can reach new levels of bliss. And those threads can turn ephemeral meals into branded memories.

When buying saffron, choose saffron in threads and not in a powder format, as it is often mixed with other spices. Be patient since risotto needs to be stirred and watched for about 20 minutes.

By Nathan Seppa August 30, 2011 at 5:40 pm - More than 2 years ago Best known as a food seasoning and dye, saffron can also stifle liver cancer in rats, tests show.

The seasoning comes from the dried red threads, or stigmas, of the plant’s purple flower, enhancing dishes like paella, bouillabaisse and risotto.

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Saffron seasoning comes from the dried red threads, or stigmas, of the plant’s purple flower. It’s also prized as a natural dye, for medicinal purposes.