Saffron

The Red Gold

Saffron – The Red Gold

Saffron is often referred to as the “Red Gold”. One of the main reasons would be that Saffron is the most expensive and delicate spice in the world. Next to the culinary function it has for many centuries, Saffron is also very important in the Pharmaceutical industry.

Iran is producing around 90–93% of world Saffron and more than 90% of its production happens in Khorasan Province. So the capital of this province, Mashhad, is the world capital of Saffron. Ferdowsi Trading Center is one of the most reputable trading companies in Mashhad, which it’s headquarter is located in the Mashhad biggest university, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad.

Did you know?

Saffron is rich in plant compounds that act as antioxidants that help protect your cells against oxidative stress.

Did you know?

Both eating and smelling saffron appears to help treat PMS symptoms, such as irritability, headaches, pain, and anxiety.

Did you know?

Saffron has been linked to several potential health benefits, such as eyesight and memory improvement

Ferdowsi Trading Center – Export Department

We at Ftcenter, the first university-based trading company in Iran, focus on providing the most convenience and safety for Saffron buyers from all over the world. As a part of Iran’s third biggest university, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, we have lots of connections with saffron farmers, experts and retailers. As a result of that, it is very convenient for us to provide our customers with any type of Saffron at any quantity. These different kinds include Sargol, Negin, Poshal, Bunch and etc.

We welcome anyone who is active in Saffron business to contact us. You may contact us instantaneously, using the contact form on this page. We will reply you as soon as possible.

Why Us?

Quality

When working with us, you have nothing to worry about. All products at Ftcenter are fully compatible with international standards.
Safety

Your business is safe with us. Ftcenter is one of the major export companies in Iran. We provide you with best solutions for buying all types of pistachio products from Iran.
Comfort

You may have experienced some difficulties doing business with Iran, due to some limitations. We are here to provide you with the most convenient buying experience.

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Negin

Although Persian Sargol is considered as the premium saffron, there is another variation of Sargol Saffron. If three stigma threads are attached together and form a cluster, this type of saffron is called Negin. Since production of Negin saffron is an extremely delicate and precise manual skill, it is the most expensive type of saffron and very limited to offer. The ISO reading of Negin is usually more than 270.

Sargol

This grade consists of ONLY dark red stigma tips and has the highest quality compared to the other types. Sargol saffron is the pure saffron with no broken stand and has the ISO reading of 260-270. Due to accumulation of saffron`s active components in stimas, Persian Sargol has a very strong arom and rich coloring capacity.

Pushal

Pushal saffron is the stigma part of the plant attached to a 1-3 mm style end. According to ISO 3632 system, this type falls into grade II category that has a color reading of up to 250. Although Pushal does not have Sargol‘s pure texture and premium quality, but some consumers prefer to purchase Iranian Pushal to be assured of saffron validity and authenticity.

Bunch

This grade is relatively low strength grade (ISO reading is 70 to 75) and consists of red stigmata plus large amount of yellow style, presented in a tiny bundle.

Konj

This grade consists of only yellow-white styles and has a very little aroma and coloring potential.

Powder

Although Saffron powder is not a grade of Saffron, it is prepared by fine grinding of Sargol, Pushal and Bunch parts of the plant. This product has a slightly lighter color compared to Sargol and Pushal and its coloring capacity is obviously less. The manufacturing process is done by superior technology to avoid loss of Persian saffron’s quality. Saffron powder can be easily mixed with other ingredients such as artificial dye and turmeric, so it has always to be obtained from trusted source.