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Cultivating and producing saffron is an incredibly intensive endeavor, often referred to as the world’s most expensive spice. It involves a remarkable amount of manual labor. Approximately 150 flowers of the Crocus sativus are required to produce just one gram of saffron threads. The Crocus sativus, a fall-blooming bulbous plant, produces three stigma threads within its flowers, which eventually become saffron. This spice has been used in various cuisines for over 4,000 years, primarily as a flavor enhancer and a colorant.
The flavor profile of saffron is delicately sweet with earthy undertones. Due to its unique ability to impart both flavor and a vibrant yellow hue to dishes, saffron remains a staple ingredient in classics like paella and risotto. In the Arab world, saffron is also used to add depth to teas and coffees.
Saffron crocus bulbs primarily thrive in warm regions, such as those surrounding the Mediterranean. Globally, saffron is produced in countries like Morocco, India, and Iran, with Iran accounting for approximately 90% of the world’s total saffron production. Despite saffron typically hailing from drier and warmer climates, the Terhoeve family has achieved the remarkable feat of growing saffron crocus bulbs right here in the Netherlands, in Oude-Tonge.
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