I will introduce the reasons why saffron is said to be a world-class rare ingredient!
In the comparison of food ingredient prices, saffron is said to be the rarest ingredient in the world. The reasons for this include "it is labor-intensive, yet only a small amount can be harvested" and "it has historically been valued in various contexts." Additionally, it has a long history and has recently gained more attention, expanding its share in cooking, dyeing, and medical uses. 【Reason for Rarity 1】 <It is labor-intensive, yet only a small amount can be harvested> ■ Harvested once a year, hand-picked one by one, with a short blooming period (48 hours) ■ Only three stigmas can be harvested from one flower ■ 170,000 flowers and 500,000 stigmas are needed for 1 kg of dried saffron *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.
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**Rare Reason 2** <Historically valued in various scenes> - Used as a spice and for medicinal purposes since ancient Greece, Rome, and Egypt. - In ancient Greece, the yellow of saffron was considered a "royal color" allowed only for royalty. - In Europe, the color and aroma of saffron were believed to enhance people's feelings and brighten their spirits. - Due to its status as a luxury item, many counterfeit products circulated, and penalties were imposed for dealing in inferior goods. - In recent years, it has gained further attention and its market share has expanded. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.*
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