Combo Pack (Kashmiri Saffron + Himalayan Shilajit)
Sale price
$150.00
Regular price
$250.00
What is it?
Premium quality, pure, hand-picked Crocus sativus stigmas (saffron) sourced from Kashmir. Known as "The King of Spices," it is valued for its distinct aroma, vibrant color, and potent health benefits, and is traditionally used as a natural wellness booster.
What to Expect
- Rich, Floral Aroma: A complex and intense fragrance that enhances both sweet and savory dishes.
- Deep Red Color: Imparts a beautiful, golden-yellow hue when steeped in liquid.
- Potent Flavor Profile: A subtle, earthy, and slightly bitter taste characteristic of high-grade saffron.
Wellness Benefits: Support for mood balance, antioxidant protection, and potential eye health benefits.
What Makes It Unique
- Kashmiri Origin: Sourced exclusively from the Pampore region of Kashmir, renowned globally for the finest quality saffron.
- High Purity and Potency: Guaranteed to contain high concentrations of the active compounds Crocin (for color), Picrocrocin (for taste), and Safranal (for aroma).
- Hand-Harvested and Sorted: Carefully picked and sorted by hand to ensure only the highest quality, full stigmas are included.
Ethically Sourced: Committed to sustainable and fair practices that support the local farming communities.
What’s Found Inside?
- 100% Pure Saffron Threads: Only the dried red stigmas (threads) of the saffron flower.
- Key Active Components:
- Crocin: The compound responsible for saffron's deep color and potent antioxidant activity.
- Picrocrocin: Provides the characteristic bitter taste.
- Safranal: The volatile compound that gives saffron its unique aroma.
- Nutritional Trace Elements: Contains trace amounts of minerals like Manganese and Vitamin C.
No Additives or Preservatives: Free from any artificial colors, fillers, or chemicals.
The right way of Consumption
The best way to maximize flavor and color is by steeping the threads before use.
- Steeping: Gently crush the required number of threads and soak them in 3-5 tablespoons of warm (not boiling) milk, water, or broth for a minimum of 20 minutes, or more for maximum potency.
- Culinary Use: Add the steeped liquid (along with the threads) to rice dishes (like biryani or paella), desserts, sauces, or beverages.
Recommended Daily Intake: For wellness benefits, consult with a healthcare professional, but a common dose is about 30mg.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How should I store my saffron?
- Store in an airtight container in a cool, dark place, away from direct sunlight and heat, to preserve its quality and potency.
- What is the shelf life?
- When stored correctly, PorthoNutrients Kashmiri Saffron retains its quality for up to 2 years from the date of packing.
- How can I tell if it's pure?
- Pure saffron threads are thin, trumpet-shaped, and take time to release their color in water (they will not instantly bleed color). The taste should be earthy and slightly bitter, not sweet.
Combo Pack (Kashmiri Saffron + Himalayan Shilajit)
Regular price
$150.00 USD
Regular price
$250.00 USD
Sale price
$150.00 USD
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Combo Pack (Kashmiri Saffron + Himalayan Shilajit)
Sale price
$150.00
Regular price
$250.00