Organic saffron

At dawn every morning in November, new flowers appear.

They need to be harvested immediately, before they suffer from sunlight.

Then comes the time-consuming task of pruning the crop, separating the petals from the pistils. Finally, a brief drying period will cause them to lose 80% of their water, and therefore their weight.

It will take several more months for optimum ripening to take place and for it to develop all its aromas
In good years, harvesting takes around twenty days.

Over 170 flowers are needed to obtain one gram of saffron.

Saffron is a powerful, aromatic spice. A few stigmas are all it takes to color and flavor a dish. It's a flavor enhancer that has conquered the kitchens of the world.

It can be used in a wide variety of recipes, both sweet and savory, in confectionery, syrups, rice, soups and meats.

The most famous uses are in bouillabaisse, risottos and paella.