Poshal: This saffron is the least expensive and comprises the orange and yellow parts of the crocus stigmas, generally considered the saffron ‘trim’.

The spice is known for its distinctive, bold color and hard-to-describe flavor. Here's why saffron is so darn expensive.

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The trumpet-shaped stigmas are long and deep red, and typically have orange and yellow hues near their base.

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The zesty fruit predate the English name for the color orange by hundreds of years, before which time it was simply known as “yellow-red”.

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For one kilogram of saffron, around 150,000 to 200,000 crocuses need to be harvested. This process can take up to 400 hours, making saffron the most expensive spice in the world.