The labor-intensive method of collecting this spice makes it one of the most expensive in the world.
Most saffron comes from Spain and some comes from Cornwall.
Saffron may be purchased in Mauritius where it is a popular spice. In Zimbabwe saffron may be purchased in some of our stores specialising in Indian food stuffs and spices. The Crocus sativus stigmas are the female part of the flower. In a good year, each saffron crocus plant might produce several flowers. Each red stigma is like a little capsule that encloses the complex chemicals that make up saffron's aroma, flavor, and yellow dye.