The quality of any spice is usually something that is very difficult for the end consumer to determine. I will do my best to try to give you some valuable tips and tricks to keep in mind when you are purchasing your saffron<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So let\u2019s start with this\u2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How to know a better quality saffron and why should you pay more, when you can pay less<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As I mentioned yesterday; Saffron is slightly bitter in it\u2019s flavor, but if you add the right amount during preparation that flavor does not over power the other ingredients it is actually so subtle that something as mild as cream is enough to \u201chide\u201d the bitterness of saffron. It is the aroma and the extremely overpowering and magical color that we want to experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Saffron is sold in two different \u201cshapes\u201d, you can get it in, tiny \u201cthreads\u201d or powdered. I have over the years heard that some people prefer to get the filaments ( threads) because they can ensure the quality and authenticity of the saffron, i would have to disagree. Which ever one you choose to use make sure it is in a a sealed container or a pouch that has the name of a company and a product description in the back and don\u2019t forget to check the best-before-date!<\/p>\n\n\n\n The intensity of the color <\/strong>is usually the first and most accurate \u201cgive-away\u201d to know a good quality saffron. Buy buying a lesser quality you will have to use twice the amount and that can sometimes increase the risks of your dish tasting bitter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n