0.5 gram of Pure Calabrian Saffron
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The Red Gold of Calabria, Italy.
Discover exceptional Italian saffron, grown and hand-harvested by our family in Calabria. Rooted in a 100-year family farming legacy, SaffronOro brings precious red saffron stigmas from our estate to your kitchen—offering rich golden color, distinctive aroma, and the unmistakable character of authentic saffron.
Each 0.5-gram jar captures the care behind our harvest and the strength documented in our laboratory results. Tested using ISO 3632-2:2010 methods, our saffron achieved a coloring-strength reading of 307.25— thats 53.6% above the Category I (Top Quality) saffron from other parts of the world (minimum of 200 under ISO 3632-1:2011).
Our reported bitterness-strength reading of 269.81 is 3.85 times that standard’s Category I (Top Quality), while our aromatic-strength reading is at the top of the charts.
Exceptional character. Measurable strength. Calabrian heritage.
Add depth and golden warmth to risotto, fresh pasta, seafood, desserts, and saffron tea. Whether preparing a cherished family recipe, creating something extraordinary, or for your health, SaffronOro brings a precious expression of Calabria to the table.
How our tested saffron compares
|
Laboratory measure |
Category III – Low Quality benchmark* |
Category II – Medium Quality benchmark* |
Category I - Top Quality benchmark* |
SaffronOro Calabrian Saffron |
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Coloring strength — crocin |
Minimum 120 |
Minimum 170 |
Minimum 200 |
307.25 |
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Picrocrocin strength — |
Minimum 40 |
Minimum 55 |
Minimum 70 |
269.81 |
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Aromatic strength — safranal |
20–50 |
20–50 |
20–50 |
42.18 |
Benchmarks shown are from ISO 3632-1:2011.
Origin: Calabria, Italy
Net weight: 0.5 gram
Form: Saffron stigmas / threads
Product of Calabria, Italy. Pure saffron, hand-picked on the Talerico estate.