Saffron grown in a sustainable way, peeled, roasted, selected and packaged in La Mancha (Spain). This product has the P.D.O. Saffron from La Mancha, considered the best saffron in the world, as the climatic conditions and the soil guarantee an exceptional harvest, giving the product unique physical, chemical and organoleptic characteristics. It has more than 15 national and international awards recognising the effort and quality of the best saffron in the world.CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: At Alises we focus above all on customer satisfaction. Our aim is to offer the best authentic flavour to spice up your dishes. In case of any product related queries, please do not hesitate to contact us. CULINARY USES: Saffron is used in Spanish cuisine as a condiment to give flavour and colour to various dishes. It is often added to rice, soups, sauces and desserts. It is also used in the preparation of teas and in traditional dishes from various cultures such as Persian, Indian and Middle Eastern cuisine. TASTE AND AROMA: Saffron has a characteristic flavour and a strong, floral aroma. Its flavour is slightly bitter and earthy, and is often described as unique. The presence of chemical compounds such as safranal and picrocrocin contribute to its flavour and aroma profile. NATURAL COMMITMENT: Our organic brand is grown in fields that respect the environment, making good use of the land, maintaining the biodiversity of the area, without using synthetic additives and without resorting to genetic modification techniques. In this way we obtain nutritious harvests, curb soil losses and take care of water. COLOUR AND APPEARANCE: Our saffron has an intense red colour, coming from the drying, roasting of the dried stigmas of the flower. These stigmas are red, long and thin, characteristic of the extra superior category saffron. GEOGRAPHICAL ORIGIN: Traditionally, saffron has been cultivated in regions with Mediterranean climates, such as Spain. Ours comes specifically from the region of Castilla la Mancha (D.O.P. Azafran de la Mancha), where its climatic conditions and type of soil guarantee the best saffron in the world. Certified ISO 3632.