Saffron is the most precious valuable spice in the world. It’s the labour intensive hand picking of the saffron crocuses that contributes to the price, the three stigmas of the female saffron crocus plant are separated, sorted and then dried. Each Saffron filament is one red stigma from the flower of the Crocus Sativa plant, and there are only three stigmas per flower.
Read moreA raisin is a dried grape. Raisins are produced in many regions of the world and may be eaten raw or used in cooking, baking and brewingRaisin varieties depend on the type of grape used, and are made in a variety of sizes and colors.Seedless varieties include the Sultana , Currants and Flame grapes. Raisins are traditionally sun-dried, but may also be water-dipped and artificially dehydrated.
Read moreBarberry can grow to be a fairly large shrub. The thorny shoots are found growing wild in Alborz mountains amplitudes and other parts of Iran. Ruby is the name given to a seedless barberry which is cultivated in Qaenat and emerges from an erect shrub of 1.5-2 meters tall.The leaves are small oval which are borne in clusters besides thorns.
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