Herat, Afghanistan
Saffron
4.86 reviewsHand-harvested saffron threads from the highlands of Herat, Afghanistan, where the world's most prized crocus grows. Deep crimson stigmas carry a honeyed, floral aroma and the unmistakable golden color and earthy-sweet flavor that define paella, risotto, and biryani. Sold by the ounce, and a pinch steeped in warm water goes a remarkably long way.
Boxes from $106.26
Grade
Form
Origin: Herat, Afghanistan
Freshly harvested · November - December
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- Single-origin and fully traceable to the farm
- Most orders ship next business day
- FSSC 22000, Organic, Kosher and Non-GMO
- No account needed — order online and check out securely
Product specs
- Harvest time
- November - December
- Grades
- Super Negin.
- Production
- Harvested from the stamen of cultivated saffron flowers in Herat, Afghanistan. Dried, cut, and hand sorted.
- Certificate of Analysis
- Aerobic Plate Count, Coliforms, E.Coli, Mold, Yeast, Salmonella, heavy metals.
- Water activity
- <0.70
- Molds
- <0.01%
- Foreign matter
- <0.01%
Shipping & returns
Stocked items ship in 2–7 business days; larger and custom orders ship on a quoted timeline. Shipping is calculated at checkout by weight and destination.
Because these are food products, we can't accept returns of opened goods. If an order arrives damaged, incorrect, or short, email sales@noblehousespice.com within 7 days and we'll make it right. See our full terms.
Saffron
$106.26 · 1 oz
Frequently asked
- What grade of saffron is this?
- Super Negin and Negin grades from Herat, Afghanistan, with all-red stigmas and high coloring strength.
- How much saffron should I use?
- A pinch of threads steeped in warm water flavors and colors a whole dish. It goes a remarkably long way.
- Is it pure saffron?
- Yes, pure threads with no fillers, sold by the ounce.
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- Verified buyer
Deep color, real aroma
I have bought saffron from a lot of importers and was skeptical of Afghan. This Super Negin is all red, no yellow style, and brews a deep color from a few threads. Our saffron rice has never looked better. I buy 2 oz at a time now.
Farzaneh A. · Restaurant owner · Los Angeles, CA
Purchased: Super Negin
- Verified buyer
Strong coloring, honeyed aroma, and a price that makes sense for events. I tested it against two Spanish brands at a cook and this held its own.
Javier C. · Paella caterer · San Diego, CA
Purchased: Negin
- Verified buyer
We needed organic certified saffron with traceability for a premium product line. Herat origin, lab results provided. Excellent quality.
Dr. Meera V. · Ayurvedic products · Fremont, CA
Purchased: Super Negin - Organic
Bought an ounce as a gift and one for myself. Threads are long and uniform, and the aroma when you open the tin is strong. A pinch does a whole pot of risotto.
Oliver S. · Home cook · Boston, MA
Purchased: Super Negin
