Spotting Fake Saffron: Tips to identify the real deal

Suruchi Sharma

Saffron has abundant antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antiviral properties that help to overcome many problems

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In today's world of adulteration, numerous individuals are selling fake saffron

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In such a situation, let's tell you how to identify real saffron

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For this, place a fiber of saffron on the tongue, so that the saffron immediately leaves the color or the taste of saffron is sweet, then the real saffron is identified

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Apart from this, you can also use baking soda. Mix baking soda in a little water and then add saffron to this mixture

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Real saffron will leave a yellow color in the water and if the saffron is fake, the color of the water will turn orange

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Press the saffron to identify the saffron. Real saffron will break due to being soft, while fake saffron does not break easily when pressed

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