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Pampore Saffron

Kashmir's red gold. Third-generation hands.

39.78 Safranal Content
Pampore 39.78
Spanish 20-25
Iranian 25-35
$10.00
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Perfect for: Biryani · Kheer · Golden milk · Risotto
✓ Lab Tested
✓ Direct Trade
✓ Small Batch | Hand-picked
Avi Koul
Grown by Avi Koul
Pampore, Kashmir, India

The Pampore Saffron Story

Avi is a third-generation saffron farmer in Pampore, Kashmir — the valley where this 'red gold' has been cultivated for over 500 years. Each fall, his family hand-picks the delicate crimson threads at dawn, when the flowers are still closed. At 8.7% crocin content, this is saffron at its most potent: deep color, sweet aroma, and flavor that Spanish and Iranian varieties can't match.

★★★★★
"Just the best. Awesome product."
— Kathryn Roberts · Atlanta GA
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How to Use

Pampore Saffron
🥄 Amount 3-5 threads
🍳 Method Steep in warm liquid 10-15 min before use
💡 Tip A little goes a long way — start with less

Soak threads in warm milk or water to release color and aroma before adding to dishes.

Pairs With

For best results
  • 🍚 Basmati RiceClassic biryani
  • 🥛 Warm MilkBlooms the flavor
  • 🌰 Pistachios
  • 🫚 Cardamom

Spice Highlights

Pampore Saffron
⚙️ Processing Whole Threads
🍽️ Taste Notes Floral, Honey, Earthy, Hay-like
👨‍🍳 Perfect For Biryani, Kheer, Golden milk, Risotto
🥗 Diet Vegan, Gluten-Free
Made with Pampore Saffron

From Pampore

From the high-altitude fields of Kashmir

Avi Koul

Avi Koul

Kashmir,India

Three generations of saffron heritage · Hand-harvested at dawnDirect Trade

Grown in

Kashmir

Map of India highlighting Kashmir

Kashmir's high-altitude valleys and short growing season produce saffron with intense aroma and deep crimson threads.

Lab Analysis

Verified 2024
39.78
Safranal Content
None detected
Pesticides
Pass
Heavy Metals
100%
Purity
Last verified: 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

Crocus sativus. Each flower produces just three red stigmas — the saffron threads — which are hand-picked at dawn before the sun wilts the blooms.
Pampore's high altitude, cool climate, and karewa soil produce saffron with exceptional safranal and crocin levels. Ours tests at 39.78 safranal and 170 crocin — well above international standards.
Safranal gives saffron its aroma, crocin its color. Higher numbers mean more potent saffron. ISO Grade I requires minimum 20 safranal and 190 crocin — our saffron exceeds on aroma with a deep color profile.
Real saffron threads are deep red with slightly lighter orange tips. They release color slowly in water — if it turns yellow instantly, it's dyed. Our saffron is lab-tested and sourced directly from Pampore farmers.
Steep 3-5 threads in warm milk or water for 10-15 minutes before adding to your dish. This blooms the flavor and releases the golden color. A little goes a long way.
Keep threads in an airtight container away from light, heat, and moisture. Stored properly, saffron maintains potency for 2-3 years — though once you have the real thing, it won't last that long.
Pampore Saffron
Pampore Saffron 5.0★| 39.78 Safranal Content