The world’s most expensive spice: Iranian Sargol saffron (DiceFood.com)
The world’s most expensive spice: Iranian Sargol saffron
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There is something magical about saffron. Maybe, it’s the striking bright red stigmas that always catch my eye and evoke images of vibrant florid Indian fabrics. Perhaps, I’m struck by its deep aroma that smells of honey with notes of grass and hay. Either way, I’m in love with this spice.
While walking through the colorful Spice Souk in Dubai, I visited several shops where they sell saffron. A merchant showed me different kinds and let me pick up a bundle of the Iranian Sargol saffron from its style, the yellow part of the plant below the red threads. Most people are shocked by the high prices of saffron. Iran is the world’s largest producer.
Recently, international sanctions against Iran have contributed to rising saffron prices. Seventy-five percent of Iran’s saffron is exported to the United Arab of Emirates and Spain. However, the main reason why saffron is so expensive can be attributed to its harvest. 150 saffron crocus flowers must be plucked by hand to produce just one gram of red saffron stigmas. Persian saffron is the highest quality of saffron. Suggestions on how to purchase saffron can be found after the jump.
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Dairy Queen officially launched its new Blizzard flavor of the month for July, Girl Scouts Thin Mint Cookie Blizzard.
The best selling Girl Scouts cookie is now a Blizzard variety, in a cool green color, minty flavored ice cream, with chunks of Thin Mint cookies.
The company sent me a coupon for a free sample of this new Blizzard flavor, so I hopped over to my nearest DQ, and tried it out.
It tastes very much like a mint chocolate chip ice cream, except instead of chocolate chips, it just has chunks of cookies in it.
The Blizzard got its start in 1985 as a soft serve ice cream with flavoring and bits of candy. However, the Blizzard trademark has been within the company since the 1950s, representing various concepts.
In China, DQ actually sells green tea Blizzards. I wonder why they don’t offer that here?
The Girl Scouts Thin Mint Blizzard are available in DQ stores right now, and will be around indefinitely.
Source: www.junkfoodblog.com
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