Quality & Origin
Our saffron comes from Herat province in western Afghanistan. This page explains where it grows, what we plan to check on each lot, and what you can ask us.
Origin · Quality checks · Lot numbers
Where it grows
Saffron is the dried red stigma of the crocus flower, Crocus sativus. It is picked by hand during a short autumn harvest, and it takes roughly 150 flowers to make one gram. Herat is one of Afghanistan's main saffron-growing areas. We will add our own photos from Herat once we have them, with permission.
Herat, Afghanistan
Sourcing from Herat
We are arranging supply from Herat for export to Melbourne. We will name the harvest year and grade for each lot we offer, and confirm them in writing before you order.
Lot numbers and testing
A well-cut thread can still be weak if it is old or poorly dried. The international standard ISO 3632 sets laboratory tests for colour strength (crocin), bitterness (picrocrocin) and aroma (safranal), as well as moisture and foreign matter.
What a laboratory measures
What we will publish
Each pack will carry a lot number and its country of origin. We will describe a lot by an ISO 3632 category only after it has been tested. To ask about a lot, contact us with the number printed on your pack.
Contact
Questions about our saffron, samples or trade supply? Email or call us. We usually reply within one business day.
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Our saffron brand: DAWLAT — Golden Saffron of Herat
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