Saffron

Health Benefits:

Aphrodisiac
Fights asthma
Helps with insomnia
Improves eyesight
Increases Sex Hormones & Orgasm
Inhibits cancer cell growth
Promotes eye health

Nutrition:

Serving size: 1 tbsp; Calories: 6; Fat: .1g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 3mg; Carbs: 1.4g; Fiber:0g; Sugars: 0g; Protein: 0.2g; Potassium: 1%DV; Vitamin A: 0%DV; Vitamin C: 2%DV; Calcium: 0%DV; Iron: 1%DV

Did You Know?

• Saffron is the most expensive spice in the world!
• To remove its bitter aftertaste, press the threads between two aluminium sheets before use.
• Pure saffron is made up of tiny, bright-red threads. The redder the saffron, the higher the quality.

Ways to Eat:

• In rissotto
• In stews or soups
• In teas

Farming Trivia:

• The plant originally came from Asian countries where it is still mainly produced: Iran alone accounts for 90% of the total quantity harvested worldwide.
• Saffron consists of the three dried stigmas of the saffron crocus.  It takes about 80,000 roses to produce 1 lb of saffron and the threads must be hand picked.