| Saffron refers to
the red and orange threads come from the centre
of crocus plant. Weight for weight saffron
is more costly than gold, but is sold in such
tiny quantities that it becomes affordable.
It is thought to increase appetite and ease
digestion as well as help deal with stress
and is even though to act as mild sedative.
There is another product which is sometimes
sold as "saffron," which is not from the saffron
crocus at all, but from the safflower and
the taste is completely different. |
