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Saffron has been used as spice and coloring agent for many centuries and has numerous medicinal properties. It is by far one of the oldest herbs ever used for medicinal purposes in the history of mankind and up to this date it is still being used in some regions of the world such as Iran. As an example, liquid saffron is good for nausea and does not lower the blood pressure.Europeans are believed to be among the first to use saffron as a spice in their cooking. Saffron is also used in many other industries such as the tobacco industry, alcohol industry, dairy industry, cosmetic industry for perfumes and facial creams, and the dye industry. Cleopatra used it to give her skin a golden color and romantic aroma. Saffron is also used in religious ceremonies.
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Saffron quality is determined by a set of standards originating in Iran and certified according to IS 3632-2. First, the saffron is reduced to ashes, then the ashes are analyzed and assigned a rating based on four levels of quality. The most significant factor assessed is the staining intensity, which results from the carotenoids present in saffron.
Negin belongs to a new variety of saffron that is longer and thicker than common saffron.
