Sargol Saffron

Saffron is known by different names depending on the part of the saffron strand that composes it (stigma, cream, root): negin saffron, super negin saffron, sargol saffron, pushal saffron, daste /Bundle Saffron. Negin and Sargol are obtained pure and whole by separating the red saffron stigmas of Daste/Bundle Saffron, separating the stigmas and cutting off the roots, at this stage some of the stigmas may break. They are then classified according to the size and color of the stigma. Negin and Super Negin saffron are the most luxurious saffron varieties, consisting of larger stigmas without breaking. The main difference between the Sargol saffron and Negin saffron families is the presence of breaks in Sargol saffron strands and the possibility of the presence of saffron powder in them.Sargol saffron with the same properties, taste and color is also a very high quality product sold at a fairer price. Due to the presence of yellow and white parts in Pushal saffron and the high price of Negin saffron, many consumers prefer Sargol saffron. Sargol saffron has the most customers because of its high quality, high crocin content, which is the reason for its high color strength, fair price and year-round abundance. Sargol Saffron consists only of Dark Red Stigma (thread) Tips. So. in other words all the white and orange parts are removed. This saffron is the second most expensive type of saffron after Negin Saffron. Sargol in Farsi means the top of the flower.

Types of Sargol Saffron

The classification and price of Sargol saffron varies according to the thickness, length, color of the stigmas and the presence or absence of broken stigmas. There are a number of types of Sargol saffron, from Sargol with finer and shorter strands, to high quality Sargol saffron with strands as thick and long as Negin saffron strands. Generally in Sargol saffron as well as: The stigmas are longer.Fewer broken and bruised stigma. The strands are thicker, its quality is higher and it has a higher value in the market.

Characteristics of Sargol Saffron

The threads are completely separated. It is completely red. The style and roots of saffron are separate and the stigmas are yellow and white with no particles. The length of the stigmas is relatively short. The color of saffron is 210 to 270 USP, which is very high. The best coloring level for this saffron variety is 270 USP, which is related to the amount of a substance called crocin, which is responsible for the saffron’s color. Sargol saffron has the highest and most special saffron due to its safranal content. Sargol saffron has a special, slightly bitter taste due to the ingredient picrocrocin.

Preparing Sargol saffron

This sort of saffron is obtained through sieving and cleansing the saffron of Pushal saffron or Bunch saffron. In this technique Roots and creams absolutely gets rid of and simplest saffron stigmas remain. In the technique of manufacturing Sargol saffron from Pushal saffron or Bunch saffron, the stigmas may also spoil or powder. Therefore, on this sort of saffron, some broken and sometimes powder saffron is seen, which makes Sargol saffron divided into best or decrease grades based at the amount of powder saffron and damaged saffron stigmas.

Sargol Saffron Price

The price of saffron depends on several factors including the type of saffron, its quality and purity, the number of middlemen, etc. The type and quality of saffron is the most important factor in determining its price. As mentioned at the beginning, Sargol saffron consists of the pure red stigma of saffron, therefore this saffron variety has a higher price than saffron, straw saffron and corner saffron, but is cheaper than Negin saffron. The price of Sargol Saffron usually varies depending on the color and height of the saffron stigmas and the number of stigmas broken. The lower the number of broken scars, the higher the price, and on the other hand, the more broken scars and the lower the height of the scars, the lower the price. Sargol saffron is the highest quality saffron from Iran. Also known as Persian saffron, Iranian saffron, or rose gold; Sargol saffron can be recognized by the rich scarlet color of its threads. It has an incredible smell and taste and a strong color strength.