Nojan Sargol Saffron 1g

Sargol corresponds strictly to the cut all-red tips of saffron stigmas, entirely pruned of yellow or white style tissue. Unlike Pushal which retains 1 to 3 mm of pale base, Sargol is 100% red with a much higher color rating (>240 crocin). While Negin stigmas are longer, thicker, and perfectly intact, Sargol stigmas are naturally shorter and slightly broken during separation, yet offer identical chemical aromatic potency and culinary depth at an attractive price point.

The wholesale minimum order quantity is 25 units (1 master carton containing 25 individual 1g blister cards). Tiered pricing applies for volumes exceeding 100 units, with shock-absorbent consignments dispatched nationwide via certified express couriers or direct air/road freight channels.

Under ISO 3632-1 spectrophotometric protocols, the coloring potency index (crocin at 440 nm) for Nojan Sargol consistently registers above 240 absorption units. The aroma index (safranal at 330 nm) ranges optimally between 30 and 45 units, while natural bitterness (picrocrocin at 257 nm) exceeds 80 units, certifying Grade 1 purity.

The food-grade rigid crystal capsule cushions delicate Sargol threads against compressive mechanical stress and physical crushing during transit and store handling. An airtight thermal induction seal blocks ambient moisture and prevents safranal aroma evaporation, while the opaque coated backing board shields stigmas from direct light exposure.

The optimal method involves gently pulverizing the stigmas in a mortar without sugar, then steeping the powder over crushed ice or warm water (approx. 80°C) for 10 minutes. This extraction unlocks peak golden coloration and rich aroma throughout rice dishes, stews, traditional desserts, broths, and gourmet sauces.

Sargol saffron must be warehoused in a dry, dark, and cool environment maintained strictly below 20°C with relative humidity under 40%. Exposure to elevated humidity induces crocin pigment hydrolysis, while excessive ambient warmth accelerates the evaporation of volatile safranal oils.

Each card displays the official Iran Food and Drug Administration Green Apple mark, the industrial health manufacturing license number, national ISIRI 259 standard logo, international Halal badge, batch number, production/expiry dates, and a GS1 traceability barcode. A tamper-evident security hologram is affixed across the opening seam to guarantee authentic origin.