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INTERESTED IN KASHMIRI MONGRA SAFFRON?
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Bell Saffron ensure Quality?
PRT BELL Company has designed a process wherein the saffron is stored in the natural conditions of Kashmir and each batch is lab tested and packed with utmost care. Our USP is to give the customers a premium saffron experience and offer fresh saffron directly from the Farms-To-Kitchen.
Is Bell Saffron Lab Tested and Certified?
Every batch of Bell Saffron is lab tested before packaging. We are certified with ISO-3632, IS-5643 and FSSAI license.
What is saffron?
Crocus Sativus, also known as the saffron flower has a deep crimson-red colored stigma that is separated from the flower. These strands are called Saffron.
What is Kashmiri Mongra Saffron?
The stigmas that are separated from the flower have 3 parts which are categorized based on their color. The deep crimson-red colored portion is called Mongra, the pale yellow portion is called Laccha and the white portion is Zarda. The yellow and white portions are separated and removed as floral waste. The red portion, Mongra has all the active nutrients, medicinal properties, flavors, aroma, and color.
How is saffron harvested?
The saffron harvesting season starts in November. The saffron bulbs are cultivated in spring and the flowers start to blossom in autumn. The saffron flowers are plucked and collected after which the crimson red stigmas are handpicked and separated from the flower.
How many flowers make 1kg of saffron?
It takes around 150,000 to 200,000 flowers to get 1kg of saffron.
Where does saffron grow?
Saffron grows naturally only in India, Spain, Iran, and Afghanistan.
Which is the best quality of Saffron in the world?
Kashmiri Mongra Saffron is the best in the world in terms of texture, aroma, flavor, and coloring strength. The Kashmiri Saffron is rich in active nutrients, medicinal properties, and oil content due to the fertile soil, atmospheric temperature, and geographical benefits. Hence Bell Saffron offers you the best of Saffron you deserve.
What are the active compounds present in Kashmiri Mongra Saffron?
The coloring compound is Crocin, taste compound is Picrocrocin, and the aromatic compound is called Saffranal.
How to use Saffron?
Soak the saffron strands in few tablespoons of warm water or milk for about 20-30 minutes. Add this concoction to your recipe as an active ingredient to experience the unique color, flavor, and aroma of saffron.
Why is it important to soak Saffron?
Soaking the saffron in warm water or milk activates the infusion process which releases the maximum amount of color, flavor, and aroma into the solution. It takes about 20-30 minutes for the infusion process to reach its optimum state.
How to identify pure Saffron?
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Appearance is thick from the head and gradually thin and uniform.
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Only the deep crimson-red stigmas portion should be present. It should not contain any pale yellow or white portions.
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The texture of the stigma should not be brittle.
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It should not release color immediately when soaked in warm milk or water.
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The taste of the saffron should be bitter.
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The aroma should be strong.
What are the benefits of Saffron?
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Helps improve mood disorders.
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Helps in depression by mood Improvement.
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Builds immunity by cells stimulation.
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Helps prevent Macular Degeneration.
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Improves Vision by improving Retinal function.
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Helps with Insomnia.
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Enhances Liver Health.
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Used for Skin Health in Beauty Industry.
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Helps regulate Bad Cholesterol.
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It Helps provides better Lung Oxygenation.
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