2007-03-15 09:12:08 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
The saffron crocus. Each flower has a maximum of 3 stigmas and these must be harvested by hand, which is why it's the most expensive spice in the world.
2007-03-15 09:18:03 · answer #1 · answered by Chanteuse_ar 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is the stigma and comes from the Crocus flower, hand picked, and is the most expensive spice in the world
Only a few of the spindly stigmas add a wonderful colour to a dish, whether savoury or sweet.
Steep in a little water for 30 minutes before use the get the full flavour and colour
2007-03-15 11:14:13 · answer #2 · answered by Murray H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
SAFFRON COMES FROM "CROCUS" FLOWER.
2007-03-15 18:24:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it comes from Austrailia
2007-03-15 09:44:57 · answer #4 · answered by aviator 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋