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What is saffron, our main product? Saffron comes from the Crocus sativus plant. The flower is a perennial plant that grows from the bulb planted in the spring or at the end of summer. This bulb stays...

What are Saffron roots?                                            In terms of agriculture, saffron has two types of roots, (1) absorbing (fibrous) and (2) contractile roots. Saffron...

What is Crocin?   Crocin comes from Crocus sativus (Saffron plant). The chemical formula is C44H64O24. A natural Crocin color is deep red, and saffron's exclusive color is because of Crocin's...

Keshmoon Story Keshmoon is an online platform that connects customers directly to saffron farmers. On this platform you can find the story behind the saffron that you buy, information about each farmer...

Saffron Health Benefits: From Skincare to Diabetes    In our second post on saffron health benefits, we will delve deeper into the properties of the precious spice to gain a better understanding...

Have a Sweet Tooth? Try Saffron Pudding   Pudding is a familiar dessert for those with a sweet tooth. Pudding has found different meanings in different cultures, with the English pudding very much...

Shahjahani Chicken: Iranian and Indian Culinary Arts Meet   Shahjahan (King of the World) was the fifth Mughal emperor, who reigned from 1628 to 1658. The Taj Mahal is a monument from his reign,...

Health Benefits of Saffron Tea and How to Make It   Saffron is a spice that can add that little something special to your dishes, the subtle earthy flavor, but unmistakably present. Aside from the...