Alireza Kheirabadi
Co-founder and Chief Editor of Saffron Express magazine.
How Many Saffron Types are There?
Iranian Saffron, also known as “The Red Gold”, mostly grows in Ghayen, the capital of Qayen County, in South Khorasan Province, Iran. This city is also called the City of Saffron because it is a major Crocus sativus producer and the spice from Ghayen is prized for its distinctive aroma and strong color.
The magic of Saffron does not end in the borders of Khorasan. It has expanded its boundaries north and west into Qom and Isfahan.
There are different kinds of Saffron used as an important ingredient in the food recipes of Iranian People.
However, you should always remember that there are different kinds of Autumn crocus with five main types, each with their own distinct and individual qualities. These mentioned types are as it follows:
Negin
Due to the high quality, coloring power, and the superb scent it has, Negin is the most popular Iranian Saffron and most European countries are focusing on this particular type. Negin is entirely red without any white spots.it is one of the most expensive types of Saffron and it is very limited to offer. Its color strength is between 230 and 270.
Super Negin
Super Negin is one of the most expensive trims of Saffron. It is known for being the strongest and also for its pleasing features. Super Negin threads are longer in length and contain no yellow or orange threads. The threads have been cut symmetrically and have no fragments. When comparing all the trims of Saffron, Super Negin is the most sought after for those who want only the best. Both Sargol and Super Negin are of the most expensive types of Saffron threads. They are all red and contain no yellow or white parts. They are rich in flavor and aroma.
Premium Negin
The most expensive and the rarest trim of Saffron, Premium Negin has the longest threads and the highest quality among the others. The effort that goes through the process of growing and taking care of this spice is beyond imagination. People that work with Premium Negin have a limited time to get this spice to its perfection. It’s not been a long time that Premium Negin was introduced to the public with its latest look, but it already has its admirers.
You will hear more about Premium Negin in upcoming articles.
Sargol
Sargol means “Top of the Flower” in Persian. This kind of Saffron, believe it or not, is the one that everyone thinks Iranian people use in their daily lives. Other names are Sargol, Momtaz, SarGhalam, and SarRishe [in Persian]. Sargol has a very powerful aroma and coloring capacity. Its coloring is red and rich and powerful. Its color strength is between 220-270.
Pushal
Pushal is known for its stigma. According to the ISO system, this kind is categorized into a second grade and its color strength is up to 250
Although this kind of Saffron does not have Sargol`s solid texture and fabulous quality, some consumers prefer to buy Iranian Pushal to be absolutely certain of their Saffron reliability and accuracy.
- December 30, 2020
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