Gold-Grade Kashmiri Saffron for Culinary, Health & Wellness Excellence
Discover our premium saffron varieties — handpicked, lab-tested, and ethically sourced from the heart of Kashmir. Whether for gourmet cuisine, health supplements, or luxury formulations, Kesario delivers saffron that meets the highest global standards.
Premium Kashmiri Saffron Varieties
Premium Kashmiri Saffron
It takes approximately 150,000 flowers to produce just 1 kilogram of saffron, making it the most expensive spice by weight.
The Crown Jewel of Flavor and Wellness
- Thread Quality: Luxurious long crimson threads, uniformly thick with minimal yellow tips.
- Aroma Profile: Deep floral bouquet with hints of honey and earth; highly aromatic even in dry form.
- Color Strength: Crocin content > 200, delivering vivid, bright golden color with minimal quantity.
- Flavor Profile: Rich, layered flavor that gently unfolds into a sweet, slightly bitter finish — perfect for high-end culinary creations.
Kashmiri Mongra Saffron
Mongra saffron is exclusively hand-harvested and represents less than 10% of Kashmir’s total saffron production — making it rare and highly prized.
The King of Saffron Strands
- Thread Quality: Bold, thick, dark red stigmas without styles (yellow parts) — pure Mongra grade.
- Aroma Profile: Dominantly floral and sweet with a deep, lingering scent.
- Color Strength: Extremely high Crocin concentration; ideal for vibrant food coloring and medicinal applications.
- Flavor Profile: Intensely flavorful with a warm, slightly metallic note — favored by gourmet chefs.
Kashmiri Lacha Saffron
Lacha saffron is widely used in Ayurvedic formulations and traditional Indian desserts, especially in milk-based dishes.
Tradition Preserved in Every Strand
- Thread Quality: Stigmas with attached styles (yellow ends), offering a blend of flavor and aroma.
- Aroma Profile: Mild yet rich with floral-earthy hints — ideal for sweets and beverages.
- Color Strength: Good coloring capacity; slightly milder than Mongra, but 100% authentic.
- Flavor Profile: Subtle and delicate — perfect for recipes where saffron should not dominate.
Kashmiri Tukda Saffron
Tukda saffron delivers 80%+ of the aroma and color of whole strands at about 30% less cost — ideal for budget-conscious buyers.
Everyday Luxury at Everyday Price
- Thread Quality: Broken pieces of Mongra and Lacha strands — aroma and color preserved at a lower price.
- Aroma Profile: Strong, fresh, floral aroma that quickly releases in food and beverages.
- Color Strength: High Crocin content; a cost-effective option for bulk use without quality compromise.
- Flavor Profile: Balanced and aromatic — elevates home-cooked meals, sweets, and drinks.
Irani Saffron
Iran produces over 90% of the world’s saffron, but only top-grade Negin saffron matches Kashmiri Mongra in aroma and richness.
Global Consistency, Sweet Aroma
- Thread Quality: Fine, consistent red threads; slightly thinner than Kashmiri Mongra.
- Aroma Profile: Sweet and mildly floral with gentle honey undertones.
- Color Strength: Crocin level around 190–200; produces a strong golden-yellow hue.
- Flavor Profile: Smooth and subtle — perfect for teas, fusion cuisine, and beverages.
