{"product_id":"raihan-saffron-premium-saffron-threads-2g","title":"Premium Afghan Saffron Threads, 2g Bottle — Raihan Super Negin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePremium Afghan saffron threads — a sealed 2 g bottle, our most-popular size for serious home cooks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 500 long, all-red threads of ISO 3632 Category I saffron from Herat, Afghanistan. The right amount for a household that uses saffron weekly: rice, tea, the occasional biryani or paella, with months of headroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you cook with saffron more than a few times a month, this is the size that makes economic sense. Per-gram cost drops about 12% versus the 1 g bottle, and you'll go through it before quality starts to fade. \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/journal\/how-to-store-saffron\"\u003eStorage guide →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAll-red threads only\u003c\/strong\u003e — no yellow style, no powder, no fillers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e ISO 3632 Category I (Super Negin tier).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Herat, Afghanistan — direct-sourced from cooperative growers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest year\u003c\/strong\u003e stamped on the base of every bottle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSealed glass bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e keeps aroma at peak for about 2 years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand-packed\u003c\/strong\u003e at 24 Bassett St, Lynn, MA 01902.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBloom 3–5 threads in 2 tablespoons of warm water or milk for 10–15 minutes, then add the entire mixture to your dish near the end of cooking. For tea, 3–4 threads per 8 oz cup. A pinch (about 20–30 threads, ~0.1 g) is enough for a 4-person rice or stew. \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/journal\/saffron-sizes-explained\"\u003eDosing chart →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat to make\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/recipes\/persian-saffron-rice-with-tahdig\"\u003ePersian tahdig\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/recipes\/hyderabadi-saffron-biryani\"\u003eHyderabadi biryani\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/recipes\/kabuli-palaw\"\u003eAfghan kabuli palaw\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/recipes\/seafood-paella-saffron\"\u003eseafood paella\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/recipes\/bastani-sonati\"\u003ebastani sonati\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/recipes\/afghan-saffron-chai\"\u003eAfghan saffron chai\u003c\/a\u003e — full library at \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/recipes\"\u003e\/pages\/recipes\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long will 2 grams last?\u003c\/strong\u003e A weekly home cook gets 3–5 months. A serious cook running rice + tea + occasional dessert burns through it in about 2 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs 2 g enough for a holiday meal?\u003c\/strong\u003e Easily. A full paella for 8 uses about 0.4 g. A biryani for 6 uses 0.2–0.3 g. You'll have plenty left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the bottle lose freshness once opened?\u003c\/strong\u003e Sealed bottle in a cool dry cabinet holds peak flavor for ~2 years even after opening, as long as you reseal it after each use. Don't refrigerate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/sourcing-and-provenance\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow we source and grade →\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e  |  \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/afghan-saffron\"\u003eWhy Afghan saffron →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Information \u0026amp; Labeling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eRaihan Super Negin Saffron Threads\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNet Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e2 g (0.071 oz \/ 0.07 oz net wt.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e100% pure saffron threads (\u003cem\u003eCrocus sativus\u003c\/em\u003e L. stigmas). No additives, no fillers, no artificial coloring.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllergens\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eContains no major allergens. Gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, soy-free, egg-free. Packed in a facility that handles only spices.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eProduct of Afghanistan (Herat region). Hand-packed in the United States.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistributed By\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eRaihan Saffron, 24 Bassett St, Lynn, MA 01902, USA. Phone: 857-313-9458. Email: raihansaffronco@gmail.com.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLot \u0026amp; Harvest Year\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eStamped on the base of every bottle.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eStore in a cool, dry, dark place. Reseal after each use. Do not refrigerate. Peak quality for approximately 24 months from harvest date.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuality Certification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 12px;\"\u003eISO 3632 Category I (Super Negin grade): coloring strength \u0026gt;240, picrocrocin \u0026gt;70, safranal \u0026gt;20.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85em; color:#666; margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSaffron is classified by the FDA as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) when used as a spice. This product is a culinary spice and is not a dietary supplement. Statements about culinary uses have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Raihan Saffron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47656279146690,"sku":"RS-2G","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0752\/0773\/7538\/files\/Untitleddesign_4_d533f5f6-9c5d-4154-8d28-6bb7b746e661.png?v=1779362340","url":"https:\/\/raihansaffron.com\/products\/raihan-saffron-premium-saffron-threads-2g","provider":"Raihan Saffron","version":"1.0","type":"link"}