Despite a price of up to $5,000 per kilogram, saffron continues to be a coveted ingredient in fine dining, prized for its rich aroma, vibrant color and subtle earthy-sweet flavor.

Narrator: This is saffron and just one pound of it can cost you $5,000. It is easily the world's most expensive spice. The next most expensive spice? Vanilla, at about $600 a pound. So ...

Saffron is a spice, which may have health benefits for conditions ranging from inflammation to depression. Saffron is most known and well-researched for its positive effects on mood. Saffron is an ...

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