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Kashmiri Saffron

Saffron in kashmir was introduced in the 11th or 12th century AD, when two foreign and itinerant Sufi ascetics, Khwaja Masood Wali and Hazrat Sheikh Shariffudin, wandered into Kashmir. the cultivation of saffron has a long history. But today the cultivation of saffron has reduced significantly since past few decades due to urbanisation. The problem now a seller faces how to find original kashmiri saffron since market is flooded with fake saffron and it becomes bery much difficult to identify between original and fake saffron. in case you find original saffron there are chances that in every gram some low graded or fake stigmas are added, it is a fact that a normal person cannot check every stigma of saffron. What is the solution?

kashmiri saffron by cyprus dryfruits

Kashmiri saffron is mainly grown in the pampore region of jammu and kashmir, Although there are other places also where small amount of saffron is grown.

Percentage composition of saffron ash (34.46%), K2O (8.56%), Na2O (10.01%), P2O5 (7.12%), SO3 (2.89%) and quantities of Magnesium (~565 mg/100 g), calcium (~150 mg/100 g), iron (25.4– 76.5 mg/100 g), manganese (0.24–5.7 mg/100 g), copper (1.5–27.7 mg/100 g), zinc (0.5–15.2 mg/100 g) 

Saffron is the most expensive spice in the world. Saffron is harvested by hand from the Crocus sativus flower, commonly known as the saffron crocus. The term “saffron” applies to the flower’s thread-like structures called stigma.While saffron’s origin is still debated, it’s been used for nearly 4,000 yearsTrusted Source
 for its medicinal properties.

Below are some important benefits of saffron

antioxidant

Saffron contains an impressive variety of plant compounds. These may act as antioxidants, molecules that protect your cells against free radicals and oxidative stress.

Some powerful saffron antioxidants includeTrusted Source:

kaempferol

crocin

crocetin

safranal

picrocrocin

Research shows that saffron may have benefits for several health conditions, such as,

  • inflammation
  • asthma
  • hypertension
  • cancer
  • depression
  • Boosts eyesight
  • PMS symptoms
  • Weight loss
  • Alzheimer’s disease
  • Inflammation
  • Effects on ageing
  • Brightens skin