Premium Spanish saffron from the La Mancha region, one of the most sought-after varieties in the world. Each jar contains 1 gram of certified La Mancha saffron threads, numbered and protected with the La Mancha Seal to ensure compliance with strict parameters of growing, production, selection and packaging recognized by the European Union. Saffron is the world's most expensive spice, harvested from crocus flowers with about three threads per flower, requiring thousands of flowers to produce a single jar.

Add just a few threads to any recipe to make your favorite dishes come alive with unique flavor, color and aroma. Use with rice, soups, sauces, stews, curries, pasta dishes, ice cream, sweets and baked goods. The earthy, slightly sweet, floral flavor is distinctive and adds an exotic touch to any dish. Typical usage is 4 to 6 filaments per person.

To use, break filaments into small pieces and add to the dish a few minutes before it has finished cooking, or dissolve saffron for about 20 minutes in hot liquid depending on recipe ingredients. Each thread is loaded with flavor, so only a small amount is needed per serving. Saffron is loaded with antioxidants which may help with inflammation. Store in a cool, dry place.