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The roasting of the saffron from Castilla La Mancha is different from that of other places,es

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After the operation named "desbrizne" or "monda" takes place,, and once the saffron flower stigmas were obtained, submit them to the roasting or toasting operation, in order to obtain the saffron, product commercially available and.

The Spain's origin saffron as after the process is known as desbriznado Saffron in green. This saffron contains about 90 % water, and therefore this water excess should be with a 10%, degree of moisture which it is necessary for its conservation, handling and trade.

The optimum roasting is one in which the stigmas, gets without getting burned, and it has finally lost between the 85 – 95 % Humidity.

Tostado del Azafran | Azafran La Flor | Azafran de La Mancha

The "Desbriznados" stigmas are placed in layers with a maximum thickness of 1.5 cm, and cedazos harineros de tela metálica fina o de tela de seda with the right size depending on the heat source used. The Spain's origin saffron well prepared, is roasted by the heat produced by burning coals of fire, stove or any other suitable heat source. The heat source used should provide a gentle heat, constant, uniform and indirectly in order not to withhold any kind of strange taints or smells to the saffron. About, Total drying time is between 20 – 45 minutes.

Usually, to obtain 1 Kg. roasted saffron, and commercial product, it is required about 5 kilograms. of saffron in green (Fresh stigmas) which are reduced after this operation to 1 Kg of stigmas toast..

The most significant external signs are evident in the size of the stigmas, once toasted are reduced to 2 centimeter in length. Offering a dark red and opaque saffron, no trace of yellow stamens and purple petals, and having a very distinctive aroma.

There is also the possibility of drying the saffron using electric heaters to a temperature of 35 C, during 6 hours approximately.

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The saffron offered by Frucove SL. is produced and distributed under the brand Saffron “Azafrán La Flor”, which is a spice that is used as a condiment for rice and paella dishes in Spain and mainly around its mediterranean coast., Valencia and Murcia and you get in the best lands,,es,to get the best quality of stigmas,,es,of the flower of Crocus sativus Linnaeus,,ca to get the best quality of stigmas,,es,crocus sativus Linnaeus flower,,es,stigmata,,es,they have fostered a great esteem since the flower of the saffron is sterile and its reproduction is originated by bulbs,,es de la flor del Crocus sativus Linnaeus, which is also known as the Saffron Rose. The flor del azafrán Crocus sativus Linnaeus is a plant that is characterized by a purple flower which highlights its deep red color of the stigmas and yellow stamens.

Azafran de La Mancha | Spanish saffron from Albacete | Azafran La Flor: Alicante, Valencia, Madrid, Barcelona

For centuries its highly appreciated estigmas del saffron have resulted in high esteem since the saffron flower is sterile and reproduction is caused by bulbs. The saffron threads are the three crocus stigmas that each flower has and are united by the style. The shape of the threads is another peculiarity of this flower, which together with its deep red color is degraded until the ocher in style, which is popularly known as “rabillo" (shank)”.