Question 1

I use spanish coupe saffron in paella and risotto. Just realized there are two other varieties, Sargol and super negin. What’s the difference?

Accepted Answer

Taken from -  https://zaransaffron.com/blogs/blogs/types-of-saffron

What is even more interesting is that there are four main classifications of Iranian/Persian saffron, these four classifications are based on the trim of the saffron thread. The four different trims of Persian Saffron are:

1. Sargol: means "Top of the flower" in Farsi. Sargol is a sub-type of Persian saffron that derives from the very tip of the saffron thread. Hence, its name "top of flower."  It also has a specific, powerful aroma. Generally speaking, Sargol saffron is considered to be high quality due to its lack of Yellow or Orange threads. Sargol can be easily recognized thanks to its full and deep red color and short threads. On the downside, Sargol saffron often contains crumbs and broken threads.
 
2. Super Negin: The most expensive and rare trim of Saffron. Super Negin saffron is known not only for being the most potent but also for its aesthetically pleasing features. Super Negin threads are longer in length and contain no yellow or orange threads. The threads are cut symmetrically and contain no crumbs. When comparing all the trims of Saffron, Super Negin is the most sought after for those who want the best of the best.

3. Negin: When compared to Sargol and Super Negin, Negin is longer in length and contains some yellow and orange portions of the thread. To put it in simple words, the aroma, quality, and purity are still great but you do pay for some portions of the yellow and orange threads, which are lower quality.

4. Poshal saffron is the cheapest and most commonly sold Saffron trim in stores. Since Saffron is so expensive, many distributors take advantage of consumers by selling them the orange and yellow portions of the thread to increase their profit margins. Since these yellow parts of the stigma contain no value, consumers end up paying much more in reality for a inferior product.

Question 2

What is the difference between this saffron and Spanish saffron? Thank you in advance!

Accepted Answer

Spanish Saffron tends to be mellower in flavor and color, but not always. It depends upon the grade of saffron you purchase more than the region in which it was grown.

Question 3

Has anybody tried both the Zaran Spanish and Persian varieties and have a preference?

Accepted Answer

Both can have low quality Saffron as it has to do with the purity of the product you buy.
But if all things equal, the Persian Saffron is by far much more superior.
I have both. You can find good Spanish saffron and it won’t disappoint.
So don’t go cheap. You get what you pay for on both.
I only get pure saffron with maximu putity

Question 4

Has anybody tried both the Zaran Spanish and Persian varieties and have a preference?

Accepted Answer

I have only used the Persian which is wonderful.

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