{"product_id":"la-mancha-d-o-p-spanish-saffron-1g-glass-bottle-certified-organic","title":"La Mancha D.O.P. Spanish Saffron 1g Glass Bottle, Certified Organic","description":"This Spanish saffron is USDA Certified Organic, and it has “La Mancha D.O.P.” seal. This seal means this highest quality and aromatic saffron is grown, processed and packed in the La Mancha region of Spain.\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/organic-kashmiri-saffron\"\u003eLooking for Kashmiri Saffron? Click here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/mini-measuring-spoons\"\u003eCheck out Mini Measuring Spoons for saffron and other spices.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/mini-ceramic-mortar-pestle\"\u003eCheck out this Mortar \u0026amp; Pestle for Saffron.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: right;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/7436\/6882\/files\/saffron_small_eda2048f-d991-4ef6-945d-efbf6d0b6572_480x480.jpg?v=1624309424\" alt=\"Beautifully-colored Spanish saffron threads from La Mancha\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 10px; float: right;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 10px; float: right;\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/7436\/6882\/files\/saffron_small_eda2048f-d991-4ef6-945d-efbf6d0b6572_480x480.jpg?v=1624309424\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWhy This Organic Saffron is So Unique\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMy wife, Nalini, and I traveled to Spain to source this organic saffron. We had the immense privilege to meet the people of La Mancha, who grow, harvest, and process the delicate saffron by hand. Saffron from La Mancha is \u003cstrong\u003ephysically different\u003c\/strong\u003e from other saffron varieties because its red stigmas are \u003cstrong\u003enot astringent and are more aromatic\u003c\/strong\u003e due to how they are dried. The production process is unique and original, where the the stigmas are dried by roasting over low heat instead of in the sun. \u003cstrong\u003eThis unique method improves the physical stability of the saffron, retaining more moisture, aroma, flavor, and color.\u003c\/strong\u003e We hope you enjoy this high quality saffron!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e~Sandeep\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eAt A Glance\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCrocus sativus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaffron threads are the dried stigmas of the saffron crocus, of which there are 3 saffron stigmas in a saffron crocus. Originating in Greece, it is one of the most expensive spices in the world. 75,000 saffron crocuses are needed to produce a single pound of saffron threads, explaining the precious nature of the spice. The bright red-orange threads smell of metallic honey and hay and have a bitter, honey-like flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCulinary Uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e The most common culinary use of La Mancha Spanish Saffron is to give a yellow-orange color to food, particularly rice. The threads pair well with fish and seafood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eRecipes with our Spanish Saffron\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n    \/* CSS for container *\/\n    .container {\n      max-width: 50%; \/* Default max-width for desktop *\/\n      margin: 0 auto;\n      border: 2px solid #ccc;\n      padding: 20px;\n    }\n\n    \/* CSS for mobile *\/\n    @media only screen and (max-width: 600px) {\n      .container {\n        max-width: 90%; \/* Max-width for mobile *\/\n      }\n    }\n  \u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/7436\/6882\/files\/organic-Mango-peda-768x1152.webp?v=1709248527\" alt=\"Almond Mango Peda\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAlmond Mango Peda (Indian Fudge)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEver tried almond mango peda? It's like a little piece of heaven in your mouth! This delightful Indian fudge recipe is bursting with the incredible aroma and flavor of Alphonso mangoes and saffron. Each bite-sized treat has a wonderful melt-in-your-mouth texture that's just perfect for any festive occasion.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pureindianfoods.com\/blogs\/recipes\/almond-mango-peda-indian-fudge\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e \u003cbutton class=\"product-form__submit button flex w100 cart-submit-button button--bold\"\u003eGet the Recipe\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n    \/* CSS for container *\/\n    .container {\n      max-width: 50%; \/* Default max-width for desktop *\/\n      margin: 0 auto;\n      border: 2px solid #ccc;\n      padding: 20px;\n    }\n\n    \/* CSS for mobile *\/\n    @media only screen and (max-width: 600px) {\n      .container {\n        max-width: 90%; \/* Max-width for mobile *\/\n      }\n    }\n  \u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/7436\/6882\/files\/mango-lassi.jpg?v=1702673282\" alt=\"Alphonso Mango Lassi\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSaffron \u0026amp; Cardamom Infused Alphonso Mango Lassi\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLassi is a creamy, traditional Indian yogurt smoothie that can be sweet, salty, or any combination in between. 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