Saffron Grace
Authentic Style Cut

Laboratory Values (ISO 3632:2011)

• Crocin (colour, E440nm)270 minimum
• Picrocrocin (taste, E257nm)95 minimum
• Safranal (aroma, E330nm)30 minimum
• Moisture & volatile matter< 8.5%
• Floral waste0%
• Foreign matter0%
• CutAll-red (no style attached)
• CategoryISO 3632 Category I

SKU & Barcodes

• 0.5g · SAF-THR-GRA-0GPending
• 1g · SAF-THR-GRA-1GEAN 5070004672027
• 2g · SAF-THR-GRA-2GPending
• 3g · SAF-THR-GRA-3GEAN 5070004672034
• 5g · SAF-THR-GRA-5GEAN 5070004672041
• 10g · SAF-THR-GRA-10GPending

Full lab report for this batch is published on our Provenance page, traceable by the QR code on your pack.

To Bloom the Threads

Steep 8 to 12 threads in 30ml of warm water or milk (never boiling) for 15 to 20 minutes. The liquid will turn a deep gold. Use the infusion, not the threads, for the strongest colour.

Storage

Keep the lid sealed, in a cool dark cupboard. Saffron strengthens for the first six months and stays good for three years.

How Much?

A pinch is genuinely a pinch. More is not better; over-dosing brings out bitterness.

Ingredients & Allergens

Ingredients: 100% pure saffron (Crocus sativus stigmas). No additives, no colouring, no preservatives. Packed in a facility that also handles tree nuts (pistachio).

Safety & Disclaimer

Saffron is a culinary spice intended for use in normal food quantities. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking medication, consult your doctor before using saffron in concentrated amounts. Keep out of reach of young children. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition.

The Ritual

The traditional cut. Soften it gently.

The Grace cut contains a touch of the natural style at the base of the stigma. This softens the aroma; it is the saffron of unhurried Sunday cooking.

Place ten to fifteen threads in a mortar with a pinch of salt. Grind lightly for ten seconds, no more. The salt helps draw the colour out without bruising the threads.

Bloom in two tablespoons of warm water for twenty minutes. Use the liquid for paella, biryani, or a slow lamb braise.

QR Authenticity

Every pack carries a unique QR code. Scan it to see the harvest week, lab certificate and field photograph for your specific batch.

Independent Verification

Each shipment is tested by an accredited UK laboratory before it leaves our kitchen. The certificate is published in full on the Provenance page.