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Saffron vs Zaffron
Posted on 1/29/10 at 2:06 pm
Posted on 1/29/10 at 2:06 pm
So I have been thinking of taking out second mortgage on the house to by a little Saffron to for a few recipes out that I have wanted to try out.
But every time I find it in store I wonder, at this price how long has this stuff been sitting on the shelf here. And I decide not to buy it.
A while back I notice at a Mexican store a spice called Zaffron, which looked just like Saffron to me. Bright red threads
Well the other day a found myself, on a very rare occasion at the local wal-mart.
I notice they carry the same Zaffron in the Mexican spice section. 99 cent for a bid ole bag. One aisle over Saffron $ 14.95 for a little envelope.
Anyone know anything about this Mexican Zaffron?
Is this the real thing? Or just a homegrown ragweed knock-off the red haired goodness
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Posted on 1/29/10 at 2:09 pm to Kajungee
definition of zaffron
in all seriousness, the price difference has to do with where the spice is grown. mexican saffron is a lower quality and may be some tumeric hybrid, but the taste still has saffron qualities. expensive saffron is typically found in western/central asia and areas out on that side of the world...
in all seriousness, the price difference has to do with where the spice is grown. mexican saffron is a lower quality and may be some tumeric hybrid, but the taste still has saffron qualities. expensive saffron is typically found in western/central asia and areas out on that side of the world...
This post was edited on 1/29/10 at 2:12 pm
Posted on 1/29/10 at 2:10 pm to skygod123
Posted on 1/29/10 at 2:11 pm to Kajungee
Look for a middle eastern store (any in BR? I'm not sure).
I buy it at Mona's Market in N.O. I can't recall where it's from, but it comes in a little plastic box about 1" square. Comes with enough threads to last me through 5-6 dishes. I use it primarily when making risotto, and will toss it in a few other things, if I think about it.
It's only about $6-7 and I don't know that it would necessarily be considered some sort of prized quality stuff, but it tastes perfectly fine to me, and seems to serve its purpose.
It's definitely labled Saffron (I want to say it's from Turkey, but I'm not positive).
I buy it at Mona's Market in N.O. I can't recall where it's from, but it comes in a little plastic box about 1" square. Comes with enough threads to last me through 5-6 dishes. I use it primarily when making risotto, and will toss it in a few other things, if I think about it.
It's only about $6-7 and I don't know that it would necessarily be considered some sort of prized quality stuff, but it tastes perfectly fine to me, and seems to serve its purpose.
It's definitely labled Saffron (I want to say it's from Turkey, but I'm not positive).
Posted on 1/29/10 at 2:14 pm to skygod123
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definition of zaffron
awesome!
Gee, if you find those for 99 cents hook a brotha up!!
Posted on 1/29/10 at 2:15 pm to el tigre
not until you cook for me!
Posted on 1/29/10 at 2:17 pm to Kajungee
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Mexican Zaffron
schwag
Posted on 1/29/10 at 2:19 pm to skygod123
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not until you cook for me!
nut until you lose to a doorknob in Jeopardy!.
Posted on 1/29/10 at 2:19 pm to DaBeerz
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schwag
ha, nice.
you buy it from black dudes.
Posted on 1/29/10 at 2:21 pm to el tigre
quote:Freudian slip
nut
Posted on 1/29/10 at 2:37 pm to ThePlumber
I read somewhere that per oz, saffron is the most expensive commodity on earth. It seems like that has to be wrong though. Something like weapons grade plutonium has to be more expensive.
Posted on 1/29/10 at 2:47 pm to Cold Cous Cous
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I read somewhere that per oz, saffron is the most expensive commodity on earth.
my love is MUCH more expensive.
Posted on 1/29/10 at 3:06 pm to el tigre
Don't you think it's weird how the words "priceless" and "worthless" have exact opposite meanings?
Posted on 1/29/10 at 3:44 pm to Kajungee
Don't buy it. I fell for this trap and made a paella with zero saffron taste. It is not from a crokus. Again, do not buy this.
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