Sneaky2021 Member Jun 11, 2024 #1 Saffron is considered the most expensive spice in the world, derived from the dried stigmas of the crocus flower. It takes about 75,000 saffron blossoms to produce a single pound of saffron threads.
Saffron is considered the most expensive spice in the world, derived from the dried stigmas of the crocus flower. It takes about 75,000 saffron blossoms to produce a single pound of saffron threads.
itsmeyanna Active member Jul 14, 2024 #2 Wow, isn't that wild? Imagine all those flowers just for one pound! No wonder saffron's so pricey!
horribLily Active member Jul 16, 2024 #3 Saffron is pricey because it's rare and labor-intensive to harvest, but it's worth it for delectable dishes!
Saffron is pricey because it's rare and labor-intensive to harvest, but it's worth it for delectable dishes!
Ungart Member Jul 17, 2024 #5 That's amazing, isn't it? The labor-intensive process of hand-harvesting those tiny stigmas really highlights why saffron is so precious.
That's amazing, isn't it? The labor-intensive process of hand-harvesting those tiny stigmas really highlights why saffron is so precious.