Zaran Saffron, Superior Saffron Threads (Coupe) Premium grade Saffron Spice for Paella, Risotto, Tea's, and all Culinary Uses (4 Grams)

My research and personal tests indicate this is an authentic, quality saffron. Zaran is listed as a top producer of authentic saffron. That's why I bought it. I was able to smell it immediately after opening the package. Research said to stay away from any product sold in glass bottles because sunlight isn't good for saffron. When I put it in hot liquid, it released color without the threads losing color.Twice, I made chicken paella. Both times, I used Bomba rice. The first time, I used 16 threads and put it in boiled chicken broth. The second time, I used a good size pinch that was probably 25 threads in boiling chicken broth.16 threads produced a nice color and very light flavor. It was inhaled like lines of coke.The pinch provided a deeper color and stronger flavor. Only 2 of the 6 people enjoyed it. I knew the larger amount would affect it more dramatically, because I talked to others before using it.

This item came well packaged and I found it to be a great product. It really brought out the flavor of a dessert I made for the first time.

Loved the flavoring, great for my risotto and spanish Paella! Not sure why there would be negative reviews on here but I have been very pleased with the spice.

I thought I would share a few pictures after running a little experiment. in case it helps others. One of the qualities of real saffron is that a little bit of it goes long ways. I just made three cups of rice in a rice steamer, and used really little as shown in the picture. Not only this colored the rice, but the flavor was clearly distinguishable right off the cooker.This is the second time I use it. I normally make Paella Valenciana on the grill outdoors. It works really well. I've been buying good Spanish Saffron at my local grocery store. But I got this one at the worst time of covid-19 when getting to that store was a little bit of a hassle. The price of this one (free shipped) is 32% lower than the one I buy at the grocery store. Of course you don't expect dirt cheap saffron. It's like buying cheap gold, it just doesn't exist, or it isn't authentic gold.

I’ve been using this saffron for a bit now. It has a pretty decent scent and flavor. Definitely a great value for the cost. I use it almost every day and it lasts me for about 3 months.

OK so I evidently was duped into thinking that the other brand I had before was real saffron. I watched a youtube video and determined that my old saffron was corn silk dyed with saffron essence. It makes sense now because I didn't get any benefits other than flavor from it. Zafran saffron yields its color slowly, which is how it is supposed to work, not all of a sudden YELLOW. This saffron is potent and the stamens were all trumpet shaped and super rich in color. Super high quality, and we are customers for life. ***** STARS

This saffron is great quality- color and taste, and a nice price point. I’m glad they went to the tin instead of the glass bottle they used to use. I was always afraid of dropping them!I now plan on re-using the tins this year for seed collecting when I go out and about places and see seed pods on plants I like. Perfect size for that and stowing away in my purse!

This is the 3rd time I have ordered the product. I have done it because every time I have used the threads the dish has been outstanding. To be honest I probably could not taste the difference if you put two different products if front of me but I have never made the same dish with 2 different saffron products at the same time to do a taste test. The packaging is great too I like the tin, better than the typical glass containers on other condiments/herbs. The price point is good too. I didn't give it 5 stars only because there is a vendor at a market in Lancaster PA that was very reasonable, I am just not going to drive 4 hours for saffron. You can not beat the price of Zaran Saffron compared supermarket products.