Red Thread Farmstead Blogs

Categorizing Saffron by its Quality Not all spices are created equal and when you’re talking about the most exotic and expensive spice in the world, saffron, you can bet that people want to know the quality of their product.  Because saffron is such a unique and special spice that goes beyond seasoning food, the International Standards Organization (ISO) has developed classification categories which are dependent on a number of quality aspects. As with any plant, the soil in which it’s grown plays a critical role in growth development along with other vitally important factors such as: sun, water composition and consumption,...