Saffron (Crocus Sativus)

Saffron is a high-value spice obtained from the dried stigmas of the saffron crocus flower. It is prized for its distinct colour, aroma, and flavour, derived from natural compounds such as crocin, picrocrocin, and safranal. Saffron is widely used in culinary, nutraceutical, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical applications, and is traded globally as a premium ingredient due to its labour intensive cultivation and strict quality grading standards.