Gastronomy

Saffron Conservation

The possibilities to keep the saffron at home are many and varied. Its distribution in markets is performed in a multitude of packages or containers due mainly to its physical and economic characteristics. Materials like glass, plastic, wool or paper are common on the shelves of stores or shops of spices containing few grams of saffron.

The Spain's origin The Spanish Saffron "Azafran La Flor" is a product that can be purchased in powder or strands to a very high value so that the proportions to be offered to the public are relatively small.

Once you purchase the product, when keeping it at home, it is essential safeguard it from moisture and sun light, so it is convenient to introduce in boxes or cabinets of wood and metal, rust-resistant. If we are going to put in jars, you must be sure on the opacity of the walls and the insulation that the cap can make (some people use paraffin plugs). When conditions are optimal, this saffron from Spain can be stored for long time, and even years.

The Saffron at lunchtime

Saffron is possibly the most expensive spice in the world and one of the most used in both strands and ground powder. Due to its high cost, there are certain substitutes like turmeric or safflower contributing colors like saffron strands, but differ widely in aromas and flavors.

Arab Kitchens, Asian and European countries use it dued to its aroma (some define it as a mix between honey, grass and metallic accents), Taste (a sweet but bitter taste) and color (conducive shades ranging from red to yellow).

All these characteristics is present in many recipes such as cheese, sweets and candies, liqueurs, infusions, pickles, meat, fish, rice casseroles. Spanish cuisine has a particular dish that owes its extraordinary saffron yellow: the paella dish.

The international cuisine offers several dishes that saffron is an essential ingredient such as French bouillabaisse, Italian risotto alla Milanese, Iranian Chelow kabab, Bridal Uzbek pilaf and kefta, mrouzia, and Moroccan mqualli. India sweets like gulab jamun, kuilfi, double ka meta or lassi contain this special specie.

In the Valencian Community of Spain, Murcia or anywhere in Andalusia, There are a large number of prepared saffron recipes.

As in all the Spanish eastern area, rices such as the "Caldero", with rabbit meat or ovened, the saffron adds an special colour, aroma and unique and intense flavor.