i found an 8oz jar of ground saffron ...?

Question

i would like to know what its worth and its shelf life.. i bought it at a estate sale for 2 dollors then ran to my car lol..

Answer 1

well, an 8oz. jar of saffron would be worth an exorbitant amount... however, just know that the older a spice, the less it's pungency, however. WHAT A GREAT FIND, also someone else mentioned indian food, but you can find great recipes for lots of spanish foods, including a great paella with saffron. ps: i have no idea if it's true that saffron is one of those herbs that goes kaflooey like thyme for example.... :) gl, and if you would like to send me some in an envelope, i would take it in exchange for a best answer!!! lol

Answer 2

Ok before you get very excited, first you would very rarely find anyone selling saffron for cheap, coz it is a very expensive condiment. You might want to test if it really is saffron or some colored disslovable threads. It is a sort of brownish dark orange colour if you are not sure if it is real saffron the real give away is that it should be in thin strands. If it is powder, or looks like sawdust it isn't saffron (the stuff you buy at spice markets on holiday is almost always 90% sawdust). Better way to test if your saffron pwd has any sawdust is to dissolve it in little water. sawdust wud float. Remember it take a big deal to make 1lb of saffron in the world, which make saffron one of the most expensive and most treasured spice. so if you got it cheap and if this is real then you definetly got your hands on a pot of gold, if not don't sweat, you cud anyway use it to make some good rice, lamb or chicken recipes.
The threads are called the stigma. you may find more information on saffron and recipes by visiting the website

Answer 3

I buy a tiny jar which contains a teeny zip lock of fresh Saffron at Sun Harvest for $18.00. I have never seen ground Saffron. I do know the reason it is so expensive is because it is painstakingly hand picked one delicate hair at a time (sorry, i don't know what to call the "hairs"). You are lucky/deal of the day.

Answer 4

Saffron, in the culinary world, is a bit of a commodity. You only need a little bit for recipes, but its so darn expensive. The other answers you got are in the right ballpark. The only difference I have for you is that as long as you keep it in a low light, low moisture, area in a tightly sealed container - preferably a tin - like a sour altoids container - it'll last a long time.

Answer 5

One question! Is the jar clear glass? The biggest mistake made in the kitchen is to store herbs in clear glass jars/bottles. They quickly lose their essential oils and thus their flavour. Hey! they look great, decorative and trendy but at the end of the day they have all the flavour of a rock. Check the quality of the contents before you commit to a great paella. You may have paid about what it is worth!

Answer 6

Holy crap! What a deal! 1 oz. of saffron costs me between 11 and 13 bucks!

Look at epicurious.com and you'll find tons!

I'm so jealous.

Answer 7

well, according to amazon, 1-ounce of spanish saffron lists for 41 bucks, so you got a pretty good deal for 2 bucks

Answer 8

That much saffron is worth about $60.00, but the problem is you actually have to cook with it pretty soon.

Answer 9

$2?! Holy cow! Not a single clue as to its worth?

Answer 10

it usually lasts a long while but i dont think your going to have 2 many buyers for it.... the pirce of it has gone down alot l8ly and you find most ppl are usuing the powdered one