These crocus pistils are harvested manually in the Khorasan province, Iran. It takes about 150,000 flowers of the saffron crocus to get 1kg of saffron threads. Saffron not only adds color but also flavor to many dishes. Use them, for example, with sauces, rice dishes, fish dishes, bread dough, desserts and milk.

Recipe idea:

• Discover these saffron threads in the recipe: 'Scampi with broad beans and saffron sauce'.

Ingredients: Saffron

Contents: 0.5g (4 x 0.125g)