Saffron has been one of the world’s most prized spices for thousands of years, used by ancient empires to dye clothing, scent perfume and flavor food. Alexander the Great added it to his baths to help ...

The part of the flower that is used to make the spice is the reddish-brown threads found in the flower. Nussbaum says it’s expensive because of how it’s harvested. “It's super, super expensive and ...

December workshops precede Feb.14 application deadline for USDA specialty crop funding ...

Kashmir’s saffron, once a symbol of cultural pride and economic vitality, is facing an existential crisis driven by climate ...

BENGALURU: More than 30 persons in Bengaluru have taken up indoor farming of saffron, a product which is usually cultivated in hilly or mountainous regions. Apa ...

Jillian Kubala, MS, is a registered dietitian based in Westhampton, NY. Jillian uses a unique and personalized approach to help her clients achieve optimal wellness through nutrition and lifestyle ...

On the islands of Crete and Santorini, there are millenia-old frescoes depicting girls and monkeys harvesting flowers: saffron crocuses, whose scarlet stigmas, when plucked and dried, become that most ...