Pushal Saffron

Introducing Pushal saffron

Saffron strands consist of the stigma (red-colored) and the style (white-colored). When part of the stigma is present along with a small portion of the style, which is orange in color, it is called ‘pushal’.

Some people believe that the presence of the orange part in saffron indicates its authenticity. This is because when the stigma is attached to the style, it shows that the saffron strand is intact and genuine.

The coloring strength of ordinary Pushal saffron is approximately 250 units and it has very good coloring power.

Pushal saffron is recognized in the saffron market as a premium type of saffron with high coloring strength and the characteristic of having the stigma attached to the style, making it a high-quality and reliable product. Using Pushal saffron in cooking, preparing foods, and beverages can provide a satisfying experience for consumers due to its strong coloring ability and high quality.

Characteristics of ordinary Pushal saffron

• Greater customer confidence for purchase
• The stigma part and a small amount of the attached style
• Having complete properties due to the presence of both stigma and style
• Lower price compared to Negin and Sargol saffron
• Authenticity of Pushal saffron

Uses of Pushal saffron

• Use in ice cream production factories and various types of saffron-containing syrups
• Use in restaurant kitchens for preparing various foods and rice dishes
• Use in saffron-flavored chocolates
• Use in workshops producing Sohan, Gaz, Nabat, and Poolaki
• Used in the preparation of various types of cotton candy
• Preparing various desserts with Pushal saffron

Types of Pushal Saffron

The following types of Pushal saffron can be mentioned:

Qalamdar Pushal Saffron

Qalamdar Pushal saffron is of higher quality than Pushal saffron. Its stigmas are thicker, straight, elongated, and without wrinkles. The amount of the style (the orange part) in Qalamdar Pushal saffron is less.

Purchase of Pushal saffron

This type of Pushal saffron has stigmas with some curling. The thickness of the stigmas in this type is standard, and it contains a greater amount of the style (white part). It has a much better aroma and flavor compared to the lower-grade type of this saffron. Therefore, we recommend it for purchasing a product with excellent aroma and flavor.

Weak/Inferior Pushal Saffron

The stigmas of this type of saffron are brittle and weak, and its price is lower than other types of pushal saffron. The reason for the brittleness of the stigmas is that the saffron bulb was small and did not receive enough water.