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What Is Saffron, and Why Is It So Expensive?

What is saffron? Learn the average saffron price, how to cook with the spice, and how to tell the real deal from impostors.
Saffron is a pricy spice harvested from a fall-flowering crocus. Learn how to grow it to harvest your own saffron.
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Few ingredients are as delicate and special as saffron. It’s one of the world’s most expensive ingredients per ounce, yet it can be used in various cuisine styles and dishes. It’s perhaps the most ...
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