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Saffron<\/strong> comes from Hispanic Arabic azza'far\u00e1n<\/em>, in turn derived from classical Arabic za'far\u0101n<\/em>. It's about a vegetable<\/strong> which belongs to the family group of the iridaceae.<\/p>\n

\"Saffron\"Saffron has a tuber-like rhizome; a Perigonian with three internal and three external divisions; three stamens; and a stigma that is divided into three. The parts of the stigma<\/strong>, once they dry, they are used as spice<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Its gastronomic use is frequent in many regions. Saffron dishes are not only characterized by acquiring the smell<\/strong> and the taste<\/strong> of this spice, but are also stained golden or yellow by the presence of crocin<\/strong>, a chemical compound of carotenoids.<\/p>\n

To obtain a kilogram of saffron already prepared as a condiment, a few 250,000 flowers<\/strong> of the plant. This is why it is a very expensive spice: in fact, saffron is often referred to as the most expensive spice in the world. world<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

It is estimated that the first saffron crops were made some 3,000 years<\/strong>. Today it occurs in many countries<\/strong> from East<\/strong>, but also in Spain<\/strong>, England<\/strong>, France<\/strong>, USA<\/strong> and other nations. The largest producer internationally is Iran<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Many rice and pasta recipes use saffron. The famous Paella<\/strong> Valencian<\/strong>, for example, it is prepared with saffron, which gives the rice grains a characteristic hue. The elaboration known as pepitoria<\/strong>, which is applied to different meats, includes saffron, almonds, egg yolk, pepper and other ingredients. Various types of curries<\/strong>, finally, they also have saffron.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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