Kashmiri saffron received GI tag

Recently, the Kashmir saffron got Geographical Indication (GI) tag status. Kashmir saffron has a unique identity and superior quality as compared to saffron grown across the world.

It is famous and unique as it is grown at an altitude of 1,600 m.

The spice is derived from the crocus flower. The Kashmir Saffron is long, thick, and has a natural deep red colour. The deep red colour of the saffron is due to the high quantity of crocin. It has a rich flavour because of the safranal and the bitterness is due to the presence of picrocrocin.

The Saffron cultivated in Kashmir has a high aroma and is processed without adding any chemical.

Saffron has been grown in the Kashmir valley for hundreds of years and it is very expensive.

Saffron is used extensively in medicines and cooking in Kashmir with some claiming that saffron is an aphrodisiac.