What is saffron? (Everything about the saffron plant)

Saffron is an agricultural product that is used as a seasoning and spice in cooking because of its aroma and color. The presence of two substances, crocin and safranal, in saffron gives it medicinal properties, as it is also used in the medical industry. Saffron is one of the most expensive spices in the world, which is also known as red gold. If we want to check the reason why saffron is expensive, the first thing we come across is the rarity of this plant in the world.