Buy Bunch Saffron at the Best Price
Bunch saffron, also known as Dokhtar Pich saffron or Dasteh saffron, is essentially a bundle of complete saffron threads. In this type of product, the plant is dried from its root without any specific part of its stigmas being separated. In bunch saffron, the root and the yellow styles are not separated from the red stigmas and are offered in their complete form. Bunch saffron has a lower and more affordable price compared to other types of saffron, such as Negin saffron and Sargol saffron, and its coloring strength is also good. If you are looking to buy bunch saffron at wholesale prices from the main suppliers of this product in Iran, we at AriaExport are at your service. For more information, please feel free to contact our sales experts.
Introducing and Buying Bunch Saffron
Bunch saffron is a product where the saffron root has not been separated from the stigma. This means it's dried and bundled without removing the root or any part of the style. In 'whole thread' or 'bunch' saffron, there's no possibility of fraud because all parts of the saffron are visible. Dokhtar Pich saffron has a more affordable price compared to other types and offers good aroma and coloring.
Bunch saffron has a beautiful red and cream appearance. The red part makes up 75% of this product, and the remaining 25% includes the white and cream part. The Dokhtar Pich model is essentially a bundle of complete saffron. Although whole thread saffron has less color compared to saffrons like Sargol and Negin, it is the most common product used in trade.
AriaExport company exports this product at wholesale prices worldwide. If you are an importer, you can count on this red gold of Iran. We are a direct supplier of bunch saffron from Iranian farms, and you can purchase this product at an affordable price.
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Bunch Saffron Price
The price of bunch saffron can vary based on two main factors. The first factor is the authenticity of the product; higher quality products generally have a higher price. The second factor is purchasing from second hand or third party sellers. First hand sellers are usually in direct contact with the farmers, buy the product from them, and deliver it directly to you. However, intermediary sellers may sell this product at a higher price.
At AriaExport, we deliver this product directly from the farmers to our customers worldwide, and this is our distinguishing feature.
Components of Dokhtar Pich Saffron
Dasteh saffron, as its name suggests, contains all the parts of the saffron flower together. In fact, Bunch saffron includes three parts:
- The red part, which is the uppermost section of the saffron and has the most properties.
- The yellow part, which is the saffron style and has a length of 5 to 7 millimeters.
- The white part, which is the bottom section of the threads and is called the saffron root.
Bunch Saffron Characteristics
Many people consider “whole thread saffron” to be a lower quality product, while in fact, these saffron threads include all the complete parts of the plant. Some characteristics of Dokhtar Pich saffron include its beautiful appearance, attractive colors, and unique aroma.
In the Bunch model, the threads are completely twisted together, and at the end of each saffron stigma, white parts can be observed. The coloring strength of whole thread saffron is between 120 and 150 USP, and it has coloring properties due to a substance called crocin. This product should be dried and kept away from any type of oil or moisture.
Dasteh or Bunch Saffron Benefits
This Product has all the properties of saffron in one. Some of the benefits of consuming saffron include:
- Preventing depression
- Calming nerves and reducing stress
- Fat burning and weight loss
- Antioxidant properties and strengthening the immune system
- Relieving migraine headaches
- Reducing the risk of heart diseases
Bunch Saffron Technical Specifications:
Bunch Saffron (Dasteh) Technical Specifications | ||
No. | Characteristics | Measurement Limit |
1 | Style with Stigma (Max Weight Percentage) | 0.5 |
2 | Foreign Substances Related to Saffron Plant (Max Weight Percentage) | 0.1 |
3 | Foreign Substances Related to the Environment | Negative |
4 | Moisture and Volatile Matter (Max Weight Percentage) | 7 |
5 | Total Ash on Dry Basis (Max Weight Percentage) | 5 |
6 | Acid Insoluble Ash on Dry Basis (Max Weight Percentage) | 0.5 |
7 | Extract Soluble in Cold Water on Dry Basis (Max Weight Percentage) | 65 |
8 | Picrocrocin on Dry Matter Basis (Min) (Absorption at a Wavelength of 257 nm) | 70 |
9 | Safranal on Dry Matter Basis (Min) (Absorption at a Wavelength of 330 nm) | 20-50 |
10 | Crocin on Dry Matter Basis (Min) (Absorption at a Wavelength of 440 nm) | 150 |
11 | Additive Colors | Negative |
Microbiology:
Microbiology of Bunch Saffron (Dasteh) | ||
No. | Characteristics | Measurement Limit (CFU/g) |
1 | Total count of Microorganisms | 3*105 |
2 | Mold | 103 |
3 | Escherichia coli | Negative |
4 | Regenerative Clostridium Spores | 102 |
Storage Conditions: Bunch Saffron (Dasteh) should be stored in a dry and cool place and away from direct sunlight. Saffron should be stored in an airtight container to protect it from air exposure. Opt for the smallest container possible to minimize air contact. As you use saffron, transfer the remaining threads to an even smaller container to limit air exposure further. Saffron is sensitive to light, which can cause it to lose both color and fragrance. Use a container that blocks light or wrap the saffron in foil before placing it in the container. This helps preserve its quality. Saffron is sensitive to moisture, which can lead to mold growth or degradation of its aromatic compounds. Therefore, it’s crucial to store saffron in a low-humidity environment. Saffron readily absorbs odors from its surroundings. Store it away from strong-smelling spices or other aromatic substances.
Certifications:
- Iran National Standards Organization
- Iran Plant Protection Organization
- Standard of Good Agricultural Practices
- Organic Agricultural Products Certification
- physical, chemical and microbial analyzes from the most reliable laboratories
- HACCP
- ISO
- FSSC
- IFS
- SGS
- BRC
Maximum Limit of Heavy Metals:
Product Name | Maximum Tolerance of Heavy Metals (mg/kg) | ||||
Lead (Pb) | Cadmium (Cd) | Mercury (Hg) | Arsenic (As) | Total | |
Bunch Saffron (Dasteh) | 10 | - | 2 | 3 | 40 |
Further Details 1
Bunch Saffron (Dasteh) quality control:
Quality control is a process used to ensure that quality is maintained in products. The main purpose of this system is to ensure that the exported products meet the requirements specified in the relevant standards. At Aria Export, this process is carried out by specialized experts and the most up-to-date devices in the world.
The quality control of saffron is carried out in well-equipped and up-to-date laboratories, based on the international standard ISO 3632-1 and the national standard 259-1, which includes all the characteristics and grading of saffron. The ISO 3632 standard is a classification based on the minimum required quality characteristics of saffron.
Products are tested upon arrival by a well-equipped quality control laboratory. Various tests are performed based on defined standards for grading and other characteristics, including color (Crocin), aroma (Safranal) and taste (Picrocrocin).
FAQ
Some frequently asked questions about this product are as follows:
1- What is Bunch saffron?
Whole thread saffron is a type of affordable saffron that has a good price while maintaining very good quality. This type of saffron includes both the stigma and the style, with the top part being red and the bottom part being yellow and white.
2- What are the benefits of Dokhtar Pich saffron?
This type of saffron has many properties. Consuming Bunch saffron is relaxing and mood boosting, and it is beneficial for preventing depression. Saffron has fat burning, antioxidant, and anti cancer properties and helps regulate menstruation.
3- Why is bunch saffron called Dokhtar Pich?
In the past, girls (dokhtar in Persian) were responsible for bunching the cleaned saffron threads, so this type of saffron became known as Dokhtar Pich.
4- What is the difference between Bunch saffron and Negin saffron?
Dokhtar Pich saffron threads are bunched together completely without separation or crushing, while export quality Negin saffron consists only of the red stigmas of the saffron flower and has a uniform and all red appearance.
5- Is Dasteh saffron more expensive than other saffrons?
No. The price of This saffron is cheaper compared to purer saffrons like Sargol.
6- How can we be sure of the quality of Dokhtar Pich saffron?
This type of saffron is dried in its original form, and the possibility of fraud is very low. Authentic Dokhtar Pich saffron should be 75% red and 25% white and yellow.
7- What is the best way to store bunch saffron?
To store saffron properly, keep it in a dry and cool place away from direct sunlight and in sealed containers.
