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Saffron: The Golden Spice
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What is the main chemical compound responsible for the color and aroma of saffron?
Crocins are the main pigment compounds responsible for the color, and safranal is the compound that gives saffron its distinct aroma.
What is Saffron and where does it originate from?
Saffron is a spice derived from the flower of Crocus sativus, commonly known as the "saffron crocus". The spice originates from Southwest Asia.
What part of the saffron crocus is used to make the spice saffron?
The stigma of the saffron crocus flower, which are the thread-like parts of the flower, are used to make saffron spice.
What are some common culinary uses of saffron?
Saffron is used in a variety of dishes for its color and flavor, including paella, risotto, bouillabaisse, and in various sweets and pastries.
How is saffron cultivated and what makes it so expensive?
Saffron cultivation requires a lot of labor, as it is hand-harvested from the crocus flowers. The need for a large number of flowers to obtain a small amount of spice makes it one of the most expensive spices in the world.
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