Pushal
General Description
The Pushal saffron is, in fact, the red stigma part of a saffron thread along with the yellow style part. Some people have more confidence in this type of saffron because of its stigma being attached to the style, which reduces its likelihood of being adulterated.
Description
Physical appearance
Shape
- The red stigma part of a saffron thread along with 1 to 10 mm of the yellow/whit style part.
- It’s red & yellow but its red color is a lot more.
- It has curliness and dry.
Size
Pushal is 1 to 2 cm
Chemical characteristic
Color
- Its coloring power is also higher than Bunch Saffron.
- The coloring power is between 170-230 USP depending on its quality.
Taste
It is rather bitter.
Aroma
It has a strong or excellent aroma.
Packing
Retail:3-4-5-10 gr
Bulk:250-300-500 gr
Certificate:
HACCP, ISO22000-2005 2007-2008-2015,HALAL sing, Iranian National Standard
Phytosanitary certificate: Yes
Certificate of Origin: Yes
Shelf Life: 2 Years
Keeping Method: best keeping place of saffron is in a cool and dry place and keep away from light.