The most expensive spice in the world has a distinct flavor and rich history. Though saffron has a history that dates back thousands of years, it maintains an air of exclusivity and mystery. With just ...

While the saying goes "worth its salt", it really ought to be "worth its saffron". Costing over $10,000 per pound, saffron is the world's most expensive spice in the world by a wide margin. Used in ...

At $100 per gram, to say saffron is a delicacy would be an understatement. Saffron is known for giving dishes like Spanish paella its rich flavor and golden tint and has long been a reputable spice ...

Saffron, a spice derived from the Crocus sativus flower, is most commonly associated with Asia and the Middle East. But saffron crocus thrive around the Mediterranean, including Italy, where they ...

Close-up of a purple Crocus sativus flower - meisam sharifnezhad/Shutterstock Despite their resemblance, most crocus species and lookalikes are inedible or outright ...

Iran and India might dominate the world market of saffron, but in Germany, there is a small region with centuries of history ...

Share on Pinterest Saffron supplements could help lessen inflammation in IBD, a new study suggests. Iuliia Versta/Stocksy Saffron is a spice derived from the Crocus sativus flower. The stigmas of the ...

Saffron has been one of the world’s most prized spices for thousands of years, used by ancient empires to dye clothing, scent perfume, and flavor food. Alexander the Great added it to his baths to ...