Facts & Uses of Saffron in India and the World

Facts India is the largest consumer of Saffron having knowledge of its benefits since ages and the Saffron of Kashmir origin is acknowledged to be the finest in the world. It is very rarely available outside India because of its high cost and the fact is India hardly leave any to be exported. Any person who has used original Kashmiri Saffron will bear testament to the fact that Saffron of Kashmir origin is the best in the world.

Now you can order this Saffron direct from the country of origin for example no importers, no in between dealers, no stockiest, no brokers - all these imply extra margins and the danger of blending the Original Kashmiri Saffron with other cheaper varieties for monetary gains.

When you buy Lotus Brand Saffron you get the best leaf variety Saffron without any extraneous waste or yellow filaments packed in very attractive sealed packs. The master packs are vacuum-sealed to ensure freshness and to prevent loss of aroma.

Uses Saffron finds a variety of uses in India and abroad. In India, large quantities of Saffron is consumed by Pan Masala and Zarda manufactures, and it is also used as an herb in Ayurvedic Medicines, which heal a variety of diseases ranging from Arthritis to Impotence and Infertility. It is known to have aphrodisiac properties and is widely used in Asia and the Middle East as such. Chinese and Tibetan Medicine also find many uses of this exotic herb.

It is an essential commodity in high quality milk/ cream based confectioneries Ice creams and Mughlai dishes in India wherein it imparts a rich colour and distinctive flavour. The fact is that Indians in general are crazy about this exotic spice. In India, to serve dishes laced with saffron is regarded is a mark of honour to the guest and has become the norm rather than an exception .

Due to the large number of experienced users in India and the frequency of the use also being very high, the consumer in India is very discerning. After having tried the product of other countries, he prefers the local variety above all others and Kashmiri Saffron commands a premium over the rest even in India and the locally produced saffron is priced higher than that available of Spain or Iran.

In   the western world it is used primarily as a spice. But it is also discovering   its uses as a health tonic, which naturally does not have side effects. About   50 mg of Saffron dissolved in a glass of 200ml milk and a spoonful of sugar   makes a very tasty drink, which is also a health tonic. A regular intake of   this every day for a period of time enables the body to build resistance   against a lot of common diseases such as Asthma, Common colds claim Ayurvedic   Practitioners. But beware, do not to expect it to act as a magic potion   because it is essential to have a regular intake for it to be effective.