SAFFRON A WONDERFUL PLANT
Saffron is a valuable native plant of Iran territory with over twenty five centuries history saffron is a precious spice that addsan exquisite flavor and eye-catching color to food mass production of high quality saffron cultivated in south part of khorasan specially qaenat.Iran with exporting saffron to nany regions in the world is considered the supplier of the most and the best quality saffron’s in the world.
 SAFFRON HARVEST RATE
Saffron is the dried red-color stigmas of srocus sativus flowers Each hectar yields abut 6 to 7 kilos saffron from 150,000 up to 190,000 crocus flowers about 1 kilos saffron is export about 1000 kg. THERAPEUTIC AND MEDICINAL PROPERTIES OF SAFFRON. Saffron is a fantastic herb with magical properties of appetizing and increases the vital energy of the body relieve cough and toothache and, strengthens the cardiac, sight, memory, sxualpowr, nervous system and potency and causes comfort ease sleep and tranquilization at nights gives a bright complextion to the face and skin. When consumed mixed with honey it contributes to exertion of kidney and bladder stones. AS SUMMARY CHEMICAL COMPOSITIONS OF SAFFRON ARE AS FOLLOWS:

NO	PERCENT	COMPOSITIONS
1	10-12	Water
2	5-7	Minerals and glorify
3	5-8	Fat and wax
4	12-13	Proteids small amountof hytrozoid essanse composed of (abc)*

A Saffronal essence with tranquility ability
B Picrorosin having the capability of digestion.
C Free cartenoies including in caroton, kerocine, kerostin’s with dyeing effect.
APPLICATION
Saffron with a fascinating fragrance, plasant flavor, and a beautiful color is used as a spice, for preparing sauce and natural coloring in foods, candies, confectionery, beverages and ice cream. Saffron for its properties has also been recommended as a digestive and tranquilizer medicine, subject to proper use.
DIRECTIONS
The best way to use saffron is to solve 0.5. gr. Saffron powder in 60 cc. Boiling water and add the solution to the prepared food after 20 minutes.
PRESERVATION
Keep saffron away from moisture and direct exposure to light and heat.