Qalamdar Pushal Saffron

Introduction of Qalamdar 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’.

Qalamdar Pushal saffron, as a premium type of saffron, is recognized in the saffron market as a high-quality and reliable product due to its high coloring strength and the connection of the stigma to the style. Using Qalamdar 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 Qalamdar 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 Qalamdar Pushal saffron

Uses of Qalamdar 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
• Preparation of saffron desserts

Types of Pushal Saffron

Pushal saffron itself is divided into several types. The following are examples of types of pushal saffron:

Qalamdar Pushal Saffron

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

Ordinary Pushal Saffron

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/yellow part). It has a much better aroma and flavor compared to the lower-grade type of this saffron.

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.