Kashmiri Saffron | Kesar - Benefits, Types, Price

What is saffron called in Kashmiri?

Saffron is called Koung in Kashmiri. In Kashmir people also refer to it as Zafran.

Where is saffron grown in Kashmir?

Safron is primarily grown in district Pampore of Kashmir.

What are the benefits of Kashmiri Saffron?

It has only top red part of stigma. It is the costliest and finest saffron

This has full stigma of saffron flower. This is less costly than Mongra Saffron.

This has bottom yellow part of the stigma. This is the cheapest one.

Other Saffron Brands

Keynote Kashmir Saffron (Certified Grade – I)

Shalimar Organic saffron Kashmir

Lion Pure Saffron Kashmir Kesar

Upakarma Certified Natural, Pure and Organic Finest A++ Grade Kashmiri Kesar

Bitter Taste
Pure kashmiri saffron has bitter taste when u chew it
Yellow Color in Water
Saffron releases yellow color in water and it takes bit time to release color. Although it releases yellow color, the color of strands itself remains red for few hours in water.
Floats in Water
Real Saffron floats in water and fake one does not float