Nojan Pushal Saffron 5g

Pushal saffron comprises the complete red stigmas remaining naturally attached to 1-3 mm of the yellow/white style stem. This physical connection serves as an undeniable natural hallmark of authenticity, verifying that the strands are genuine crocus sativus threads rather than dyed corn silk or counterfeit fiber substitutes, as synthetic replication of this natural gradient transition is virtually impossible.

Due to the presence of the yellow style base, Pushal displays a crocin coloring index between 180 and 210 units, which is lower than pure all-red Sargol and Negin (>230-260). However, because volatile safranal essential oils are heavily concentrated at the junction of stigma and style, Pushal frequently delivers a more pungent, earthy, and long-lasting floral fragrance than all-red grades.

The baseline wholesale MOQ is 25 blister cards of 5g (125g net pure saffron). Requiring less manual trimming labor than all-red Negin, Pushal is priced roughly 15% to 20% lower, making it an exceptionally competitive procurement option for price-sensitive distributors and bakeries.

Pushal is the historic choice among artisan confectioners for preparing Persian halva, Sholeh Zard (saffron rice pudding), Sohan toffee, and saffron rice cookies (Nan-e Berenji). Its resilient safranal volatiles withstand prolonged baking oven temperatures, effectively neutralizing the raw odor of flour and eggs in dough formulations.

Nojan’s hanging blister card incorporates a rigid food-grade crystal capsule that creates a protective fortress around fragile threads, preventing crushing during handling. An induction-welded perimeter seal blocks ambient humidity ingress in humid warehouses, halting volatile essential oil dissipation across its 2-year shelf life.

Beyond the visible morphological bond between red stigmas and pale styles, accredited laboratory testing employs Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC) to verify zero synthetic chemical colorants. Total ash and moisture levels are rigorously logged against ISO 3632 benchmarks to ensure no weighting agents or foreign moisture have been introduced.

Declared under international HS Code 091020 (Saffron), the product carries official manufacturing licenses from the FDA alongside Halal certification. Export consignments are accompanied by Phytosanitary inspection releases, international Health Certificates, Chamber Certificates of Origin, commercial invoices, and packing lists.