Saffron
Buy Iranian saffron in Switzerland: our saffron is in stock in Switzerland. Our Sargol saffron from Khorasan contains only the red part of the threads, picked by hand. Tins of 5 g, delivered by Swiss Post in 1 to 2 working days. To choose it, recognise real saffron and prepare it the Iranian way, read our guide to Iranian saffron.
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Using Iranian saffron
Saffron threads add colour and aroma to rice, sauces, desserts and drinks. Infuse a few threads in a little warm liquid before adding them to your recipe. Store saffron sealed, dry and away from direct light. See the product page for available sizes and details.
Choosing your saffron format
Which saffron format should you choose?
LeDiamont offers saffron threads in a 5 g tin. This figure refers to the amount of saffron, rather than the weight of the parcel. The Iranian saffron product page shows the current size and price.
How do you compare the price per gram?
Divide the price of the chosen format by its net weight in grams, then compare offers in the same currency. Check delivery costs and product information as well. A larger pack or a higher price does not, by itself, prove higher quality.
Are saffron and turmeric interchangeable?
They come from different plants and bring different flavours. A similar colour alone does not make them equivalent in a recipe. Our saffron and turmeric guide compares their culinary uses.
Frequently asked questions about Iranian saffron
Why is Iranian saffron so highly regarded?
Iran produces most of the world’s saffron, especially in the Khorasan region, where the dry highland climate yields particularly aromatic, deeply coloured stigmas.
What does Sargol grade mean?
Sargol means only the red tips of the stigmas, without the yellow style. This is the part richest in aroma and colouring power; our threads are whole and hand-picked.
How much saffron do I need for a dish?
A few threads are enough for a rice dish or sauce for four. The easiest way: place a few threads on ice cubes and let them melt; this liquid saffron keeps for a week in the fridge.
How is it delivered?
With Swiss Post, within 1 to 2 working days anywhere in Switzerland and Liechtenstein.
Delivery across Switzerland
Our saffron is delivered by Swiss Post in 1 to 2 working days, whether you are in Zurich, Geneva, Basel, Bern, Lausanne, Lucerne or Lugano, and to Liechtenstein.
