How to Spot Authentic Iranian Saffron? (A Practical Guide with Visuals)

3 Expert Authentication Tests

1. Cold Water Test

🕒 Authentic (Ours):

  • Releases golden-red color slowly (5-7 mins)

  • No immediate dye leakage
    ❌ Fake:

  • Turns water yellow instantly

  • Cloudy appearance

  • مقایسه رنگ دهی زعفران اصل و تقلبی در آب سرد | Comparison of fake vs real saffron in water

2. Scent Check

👃 Authentic (Ours):

  • Floral + honey aroma

  • Fragrance intensifies when rubbed
    ❌ Fake:

  • Chemical smell

  • No scent or metallic odor

3. Taste Test

👅 Authentic (Ours):

  • Bitter first, then sweet aftertaste

  • Mild numbing sensation
    ❌ Fake:

  • Just bitter or tasteless

  • May cause tongue irritation


Why 90% of UAE Buyers Get Duped?

  • Fake saffron often contains:
    ✖️ Safflower petals
    ✖️ Colored corn silk
    ✖️ Glycerin-coated threads


Guaranteed Authenticity with SaffronOfPersia

✅ QR-Coded Certification (Scan to verify origin)
✅ Lab Reports Included (ISO 3632 Grade A+)
✅ Grown in Khorasan, Packed in Sharjah


UAE-Specific Tips:

  • Dubai Spice Souk Warning: 7/10 samples failed our tests

  • Look for: “Super Negin” on label + Iranian customs stamp

  • Avoid: Vendors who refuse water tests

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به اشتراک بگذارید:
فیس‌بوک
توییتر
لینکدین
پینترست
تلگرام