PREMIUM 100% PURE SAFFRON

Kashmir Organic Premium Saffron is of the highest grade and quality. Grade 1 / A+ Kashmiri Mongra saffron is the world’s darkest in colour and known for its strong flavour and a district aroma. Rich in antioxidants like crocin, crocetin, and safranal, it fights oxidative stress and protects cells from free radical damage.

Saffron is a rare and unique spice prized for its colour, flavour and healing properties. It is a critical ingredient in many Indian, Pakistani, Spanish and Persian cuisines; selected both for its distinct taste and rich colour. It is also a popular ingredient used in medicinal Ayurvedic and traditional Kashmiri treatments; often used in teas, warm milk and hot beverages after a meal and before bed to increase digestions and aid in sleep.

Authentic Kashmiri Mongra saffron has numerous beneficial health effects, including a neuroprotective activity on retinal photoreceptors exposed to oxidative stress, and a resilience against the development of stress-related psychiatric disorders. Multiple results and data sets have been cited in studies and clinical trials with patients affected by either age-related macular degeneration or stress-related psychiatric disorders showing positive results. The chemistry of saffron is complex; this spice has primary metabolites, which are ubiquitous in nature, such as carbohydrates, minerals, fats, vitamins, amino acids, and proteins. A large number of compounds belong to different classes of secondary metabolites, products of metabolism not ubiquitous but important for the development or reproduction of the organism, such as carotenoids, monoterpenes, and flavonoids, including mainly anthocyanins.

Carotenoids are the most important constituents of the spice, from which it derives its color. They include fat-soluble ones, such as α- and β-carotene, lycopene and zeaxanthin, and water-soluble ones like the apocarotenoid crocetin (C20H24O4) and crocins, the polyene esters of the mono- and di-glycoside crocetin.

Saffron is one of the most expensive spices in the world, but high costs lead to a high rate of counterfeiting. Kashmir and India vigilantly protect their organic saffron trade with strict restrictions through the India International Kashmir Saffron Trading Center. This organization ensures the authenticity and purity of Kashmiri saffron and closely monitors the farming practices and harvesting methods within the sanctioned Pampore region of Kashmir. Kashmiri saffron is renowned globally as a spice that rejuvenates health and is used in medicinal purposes, cosmetics and is a part of religious rituals all across India. It has also been associated with traditional Kashmiri cuisine and represents the rich cultural heritage of the region. Geographic indication is a sign on products that have a specific geographical origin and the product has special qualities and reputation. Geographic indication leads to the overall assurance that the saffron is grown and harvested within this historical region and is of the highest quality, authenticity and purity.

The prime purpose of registering a geographic indication is to seek protection for specific products produced in a particular geographic region that encourages the marketers to expand their business at a global level.

All our Kashmir Organic Premium Saffron is certified by the India International Kashmir Saffron Trading Center as Grade 1 / A+ Kashmiri Mongra saffron. As with all Kashmir Organic products, authenticity, purity and efficacy are our top priorities; we pride ourselves in delivering high quality, premium Kashmiri goods to local markets.