Medically reviewed by Karina Tolentino, RD Key Takeaways Saffron may help improve mood and mental health by boosting brain ...
Saffron is the world’s most expensive and elusive spice — and for good reason. Saffron grows in only a few countries around the world and is challenging and expensive to harvest. Its distinct color, ...
Saffron has an unforgettable flavor.. It is known as the world’s most expensive spice (called red gold) costing about $5,000 per pound. But what is saffron and why is does it cost so much? The tiny ...
Nutritionist Anjali Mukerjee reveals that saffron is best consumed in milk rather than water. In a post shared on Instagram, ...
Saffron has been used medicinally for 4,000 years, to treat at least 90 different illnesses. But in supplements today, it's become an evidence-based, natural mood booster that rivals pharmaceuticals ...
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What Makes Saffron So Expensive?

Native to the eastern Mediterranean, saffron has been cultivated for more than 3500 years. Crocus sativus, the plant that gives us saffron, is notoriously finicky. Saffron demands careful cultivation ...