Saffron Powder

Description

The history of crocus cultivation dates back over 4,500 years. Saffron was likely used in Neolithic cave paintings, Buddhist monks also used it for dyeing fabrics. In Ancient Greece, it was prized as an aphrodisiac, a perfume ingredient, and for flavoring wine.Iran is considered the birthplace of the saffron crocus. Today, it is also grown in India, Greece, Pakistan, Spain, and Crimea. Since ancient times, saffron has been used in Eastern beauty recipes. It has a multifaceted taste that complements baked goods, vegetables, meat dishes, sausages, cheeses, tea, and alcoholic beverages.In Georgian cuisine, the local "Kviteli Kvavili" Saffron infuses dishes like Satsivi, Bazhe, Eggplant with walnuts, etc., with an extraordinary taste and yellow color.