Super Sargol saffron

Purchase of Super Sargol saffron

Sargol saffron is a type of saffron made from the red stigmas of the saffron flower. After harvesting, this type of saffron is dried and then separated into thin, individual strands. Sargol saffron is of high quality and has good coloring power, aroma, and flavor. This type of saffron is suitable for export and culinary uses.

Super Sargol saffron, due to its filamentous form, is easy to use and does not require grinding. This type of saffron can be used directly in dishes or dissolved in water before use. Super Sargol saffron is more expensive than other types of saffron. However, given the high quality of this type of saffron, it can be said that its price is reasonable. Super Sargol saffron is the most widely used and common type of saffron for public consumption, and consumers are more familiar with this variety.

Super Sargol saffron has different grades such as Premium, “Sar Ghalam” (tip of the style), and “Sar Rishe” (top of the thread). Outside Iran, it is called “All Red,” meaning completely red. In Super Sargol saffron, which is a pure saffron, the style (the white part of the saffron) is completely removed, and only the red part remains. This is why it is called “All Red.”

The grading and price of Super Sargol saffron vary depending on the thickness of the stigmas, whether they are fine or coarse, and the presence or absence of broken stigmas. Determining the quality of Sargol is a challenging task. The quality of saffron is assessed based on two criteria: the length of the stigmas and the presence or absence of white root fragments mixed with the stigmas, which have taken on a red color. It is graded from 1 to 3. The coloring strength of this Super Sargol saffron is very high due to its completely red nature, ranging approximately between 210 to 260 coloring units. This type of saffron commands a high price due to its separated stigmas, absence of roots, high coloring strength, and long stigma length.

Characteristics of Super Sargol saffron

In the following, we will mention some of the features of Super Sargol saffron:

• High coloring power: Super Sargol saffron contains more crocin and safranal pigments compared to other types of saffron. This results in Super Sargol saffron having very high coloring ability, allowing it to bring foods to the desired color.
• Unique aroma and flavor: Sargol saffron has a unique and lasting aroma and flavor. This aroma and flavor can give foods a distinct taste and fragrance.
• Long shelf life: Sargol saffron has a longer shelf life compared to other types of saffron. This is due to the presence of crocin and safranal pigments in Sargol saffron.

If you are looking to purchase saffron with high quality, strong coloring power, unique aroma and flavor, and long shelf life, Super Sargol saffron is a suitable option for you. This type of saffron is the result of sieving and cleaning the “pushal” or “bunch” through a specific method, during which only the saffron stigmas are visible. This type of saffron is coarser compared to regular Sargol saffron. Due to the possibility of stigma breakage during the conversion of “pushal ghalamdar” or “bunch” into export-grade Super Sargol saffron, this type of product is somewhat finer and more fragmented (compared to Super Negin saffron) and has a stronger aroma than other export-grade saffrons.

Advantages of purchasing export-grade Super Sargol saffron:

1. Good color
2. The stigmas are completely separated from each other.
3. Stigmas without whiteness and red.
4. Smooth and uniform appearance.

Note: In one kilogram of saffron, there is sometimes a very small amount of residual “pushal” in the sorting, which is what contributes to the strong aroma in Sargol. Overall, Super Sargol saffron, due to its high quality, is suitable for export and culinary purposes. This type of saffron can be used directly in dishes or dissolved in water before use.