EXTRA SUPER NEGIN · HERAT, AFGHANISTAN
Premium Afghan saffron from Herat.
ISO 3632 Category I result — independently tested. Extra Super Negin whole threads with rich colour, aroma and flavour — packed and dispatched from Sydney.
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PROOF BEFORE PURCHASE
Saffron You Can Verify.
Our saffron is sourced from Herat, and the tested sample documented in our current independent laboratory report recorded an ISO 3632 Category I result. We publish the evidence so you can judge the quality for yourself.
- Origin
- Herat, Afghanistan
- Presentation
- Extra Super Negin whole threads
- Current report
- ISO 3632 Category I result
See the full report for the tested sample, method and report limitations.
HERAT • AFGHANISTAN
Where Exceptional Saffron Begins
Herat is the heart of Afghanistan’s saffron industry, where crocus flowers are harvested by hand and their deep-red stigmas are separated with care.
Saffron also creates valuable seasonal work across Afghan communities, including for women involved in harvesting and processing. We source Extra Super Negin saffron through trusted Afghan supply partners, with current laboratory evidence available for customers to inspect.
THE ESSENTIALS
Cooking with saffron
Start with a small pinch. Bloom it gently, then add both the threads and the infusion.
How much should I use—and how do I prepare it?
Start with a small pinch, gently crush the threads, and steep in a little warm water, milk or broth for 10–15 minutes. Add the threads and liquid to your dish. Adjust the next batch to your recipe and taste.
How should saffron be stored?
Keep the jar firmly closed in a cool, dry and dark cupboard, away from steam, sunlight and heat. This helps preserve its colour, aroma and flavour.
What does Category I mean?
ISO 3632 assesses measurable saffron characteristics. The sample in our current independent report was classified Category I, with crocin 295.8, picrocrocin 114.2 and safranal 33.5. Silk Road Saffron itself is not an ISO-certified company.
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