Description

PREMIUM KASHMIRI MONGRA SAFFRON

Premium Kashmiri Mongra Saffron is the dark-red coloured stigma of Crocus sativus flower. This dark-red coloured stigma is attached to the flower with a pale-coloured portion known as style. After the flowers are picked from the field, the stigma is separately plucked from the style portion. This stigma contains useful chemicals i.e. Crocin, Picrocrocin & Safranal. It is the presence of these chemicals which bestows saffron with its medicinal properties & high value.

Essentially, Saffron is the dark-red coloured stigma only.

However, some marketers combine a portion of the pale-coloured style along with the red-coloured stigma, which provides a two-colour shade to the product i.e. red at the top & pale colour in the bottom. It reduces the medicinal portion (dark-red stigma) in the product, which actually carries the high value. These are low-quality variants of saffron (Lachha & Gucchi).

Furthermore, Kashmiri Saffron contains the highest crocin content (8.72%), amongst all varieties available worldwide. This makes it the most sought-after & expensive saffron variety in the world.

At Momlike, we are providing this Premium Kashmiri Mongra Saffron to our esteemed customers.

Saffron – The Intrinsic Value

Saffron is revered worldwide, not only due to its usage as a flavouring & colouring base in cuisines, but also due to its medicinal properties. Also known as ‘Red Gold’, it is the most expensive spice in the world. It is primarily produced in Iran, India, Spain & Greece.

Kashmiri Saffron from India is considered the best in quality amongst all varieties available worldwide.

• Enhances mood & fights depression
• Soothes muscles & helps in relieving pain
• Reduces cholesterol level & promotes a healthy heart
• Controls emotional ups & downs during pregnancy

• Improves memory
• Increases vitality
• Protects against cold
• Acts as an aphrodisiac
• Helps in weight reduction
• Lowers blood sugar levels
• Improve eyesight in adults & slows down macular degeneration
• Reduces hyperpigmentation of the skin & protects against UV radiation

Check for Authenticity – Cold Water Test

• Put a few saffron threads in a clear glass filled with cold water.
• in case of pure saffron, the threads will slowly release a golden hue colour in the water. But the threads themselves will retain their red colour.
• However, in case the colour of the water turns red, or if the saffron threads do not retain their red colour, the substance is most likely adulterated saffron.

 Suggested Use

Add a few saffron strands to your favourite khichdi/pulao/biryani, butter chicken, kheer, even your srikhand for that extra aroma.

If you are fond of Mediterranean food, a little sprinkle of saffron will nicely spice-up your risotto, paella, stew or pasta.

Or simply add a few strands in cold water/your favourite thandai & sip it for instant gratification.

 Disclaimer:

Studies suggest a daily dosage limit of 30-40 mg as safe, but an overdose of more than 5 gms. as toxic. We recommend you to consult your health expert for the right quantity as per your needs.