Exotic BioNatural's brings the Finest Gourmet 100% pure, highest quality organically grown Saffron directly from the farmers of the bountiful farmlands of Herat, Afghanistan. Afghanistans saffron has been certified as one of the worlds best saffron rated by ITQI (International Taste and Quality Institute) with a color reading of up to 290. ThisTop grade saffron possesses a deep red color, is dry to the touch and the stigmas will be 1/2 to 3/4 in length with trumpet shaped broad pistils. Saffrons color (crocin), flavor (picrocrocin) and aroma (safranal) content determines its value. The higher color content (also known as coloring strength) signifies a greater color concentration and intensity. We are confident that you will love the color, aroma and flavor of ExoticBioNaturals brand of Organically grown Saffron.