Saffron is an antioxidant-rich spice derived from the crocus flower (Crocus sativus). Often known for its unique red coloring that turns golden upon being harvested and dried, saffron has been used ...

A new review weighs up the evidence behind a range of supermarket products said to alleviate symptoms. One spice is touted to ...

The flowers that produce the coveted spice saffron are edible - but you must know the basics of plant identification to discern them from other species first.

Saffron is the single most expensive food on earth by weight, but why is golden-hued spice so costly? "Saffron's price all comes down to labor and how the plant is grown," says Alex Wilkens, the ...

Saffron (Crocus sativus L.) is a highly valued spice with potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective, and ...

A passion for farming and a family trip to Kashmir led Anil Jaiswal to cultivate the exotic spice saffron in his own Indore ...

Please, -don't say paella," pleads Juan San Mames, a San Francisco saffron importer who wants to expand American notions about the spice. "You can put saffron in anything and everything." At about ...

Store the saffron water in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or divvy up the water into 1-tablespoon portions in an ice cube tray and freeze until solid. Pack the cubes for later use.

A delicate spice calls for a delicate cookie. So when looking for ways to make the most of the gorgeous color and ethereal flavor of saffron, meringue puff cookies were the obvious choice. The ...