Tag: Adulterated saffron

Requiring up to 75,000 hand-picked crocus flowers for just one pound, saffron is famously the world's most expensive spice. This high cost is a significant disadvantage, but it is not the only one; potential health risks and variable quality also pose concerns.

With pure saffron costing up to $5,000 per pound, its significant expense is just one drawback; the primary disadvantages of saffron also include serious health risks if consumed in large quantities and high potential for fraudulent misrepresentation.