A pinch turns the whole pot gold.
Premium Afghan Saffron Threads, 5g Bottle — Raihan Super Negin
Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 9 store-wide reviews
Lab report 004389 · ISO 3632 Category I on the tested parameters · crocin 296.5
About 50 dishes for four · a 0.1 g pinch each
In stock · Ships same day, Mon–Sat, on orders placed by 4 PM ETFree U.S. shipping over $39 — $2.99 flat below · Most US orders arrive in 3–5 days
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The saffron that comes with its own lab report.
The proof
Saffron is heavily adulterated. 7 at‑home tests for real saffron
The threads
Whole all-red threads, never powder, about 250 per gram
The harvest
2026 Herat harvest, lot 004389, stamped on the bottle · one lot a year — the next is picked in October
The hands
Packed by hand in Lynn, Massachusetts. Questions before you buy? raihansaffronco@gmail.com
- Pick your size
- Bloom a pinch in warm water for 10–15 minutes
- Cook your first dish
Details
5 g bottle of all-red Afghan Super Negin saffron threads from our family's own fields in the Herat highlands: about 50 dishes at 0.1 g each. Lab-tested ISO 3632 Category I on the tested parameters (report 004389: crocin 296.5, picrocrocin 114.2, safranal 32.7). Free US shipping over $39 ($2.99 below), same-day dispatch Mon–Sat on orders by 4 PM ET, 30-day money-back guarantee.
Premium Afghan saffron threads — a sealed 5 g bottle for serious cooks, large households, and small foodservice programs. Approximately 1,250 long, all-red threads from our family's own fields in the Herat highlands. Built for households or small businesses that cook with saffron multiple times a week.
At this size the per-gram cost drops sharply versus the smaller bottles. A 5 g bottle pays for itself if saffron lives on your cooking shelf year-round — and it's still small enough to finish well within the freshness window. Storage and shelf-life guide →
What you get
- All-red threads only — no yellow style, no powder, no fillers.
- Grade: Super Negin — ISO 3632 Category I on the tested parameters (lab report 004389).
- Origin: Herat, Afghanistan — from our family's own fields.
- Harvest year stamped on the base of every bottle.
- Sealed crystal-clear bottle — peak aroma for about 2 years.
- Hand-packed at 24 Bassett St, Lynn, MA 01902.
Who buys the 5 g bottle
Heavy home cooks running multi-cuisine kitchens (Persian, Afghan, Indian, Mediterranean), large households, B&Bs, small cafés piloting a saffron drink, dessert programs, and gifting in bulk (split across 2–3 recipients). For full restaurant programs, see the 10 g bottle or the wholesale program.
What to make
The full recipe library — Persian, Afghan, Indian, Spanish, Italian, French, Lebanese, modern American. Rice, biryani, paella, risotto, bouillabaisse, kheer, ice cream, panna cotta, tea, lattes, golden milk, cocktails. About 50 dishes from a single 5 g bottle.
More questions
How long does 5 g last? A weekly home cook: 8–12 months. A heavy cook (3+ times a week): 3–5 months. A small café running one saffron drink: roughly one month.
Will saffron lose flavor before I finish 5 g? Sealed, in a cool dry cabinet, no. Peak quality holds for about 2 years. Do not refrigerate.
Should I just buy two 2 g bottles instead? Per-gram, the 5 g is meaningfully cheaper and you get one harvest year (rather than potentially two) — simpler tracking, less packaging.
Proof and guides: lab report 004389 · dosage guide · how to bloom · what Super Negin means · all sizes
Product Information & Labeling
| Product Name | Raihan Super Negin Saffron Threads |
| Net Weight | 5 g (0.176 oz / 0.18 oz net wt.) |
| Ingredients | 100% pure saffron threads (Crocus sativus L. stigmas). No additives, no fillers, no artificial coloring. |
| Allergens | Contains no major allergens. Gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, soy-free, egg-free. Packed in a facility that handles only spices. |
| Country of Origin | Product of Afghanistan (Herat region). Hand-packed in the United States. |
| Distributed By | Raihan Saffron, 24 Bassett St, Lynn, MA 01902, USA. Phone: 857-313-9458. Email: raihansaffronco@gmail.com. |
| Lot & Harvest Year | Stamped on the base of every bottle. |
| Storage | Store in a cool, dry, dark place. Reseal after each use. Do not refrigerate. Peak quality for approximately 24 months from harvest date. |
| Quality Certification | Meets ISO 3632 Category I on the tested parameters. Crocin 296.5, picrocrocin 114.2, safranal 32.7 (lab report 004389). |
Saffron 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.
Where it grows: the Herat highlands
Harvested in Herat, Afghanistan. Herat grows roughly 90% of Afghanistan’s saffron, and its high-altitude fields and hand-harvest tradition are why this origin is sought out by cooks who care what saffron tastes like.
One ingredient, nothing added: 100% pure Afghan Super Negin saffron threads — naturally gluten-free and vegan. No additives, no coatings, no fillers.
- Net weight: 5 g (0.176 oz / 0.18 oz net wt.)
- Ingredients: 100% pure saffron threads (Crocus sativus L. stigmas). No additives, no fillers, no artificial coloring.
- Storage: Store in a cool, dry, dark place. Reseal after each use. Do not refrigerate. Peak quality for approximately 24 months from harvest date.
- Origin: Herat highlands, Afghanistan
- Harvest year: 2026
How to use
Shipping & returns
US: USPS Ground Advantage, $2.99 flat and free on orders over $39; most orders arrive in 3–5 days, nearly all within a week. Priority $14.95 (1–3 business days), Express $44.95 (1–2 business days). Orders placed by 4 PM ET ship the same day, Monday to Saturday, from Lynn, Massachusetts, with tracking. Canada $9.60 and United Kingdom $15.60, 7–14 business days, duties payable on delivery.
30-day money-back guarantee: you have 30 days from delivery to request a refund or replacement. Unopened bottles in their original sealed packaging qualify for a full refund; if a bottle has been opened and the quality is not right, contact us and we will make it right. Return shipping is free in the US, Canada and the UK, and there is no restocking fee. See our refund policy.
FAQ
How much saffron do I use?
A pinch of about 25 threads (0.1 g) seasons a dish for four; one gram is about 10 dishes.
How long will this bottle last?
At a 0.1 g pinch this 5 g bottle makes about 50 dishes for four. A household that cooks with saffron twice a week gets through 1 g in about five weeks. Keep it sealed and out of the light.
Is it lab-tested?
Yes. ISO 3632 Category I on the tested parameters (lab report 004389): crocin 296.5, picrocrocin 114.2, safranal 32.7. All-red Afghan Super Negin threads, never powder.
How fast do you ship, and where?
Orders placed by 4 PM ET ship the same day, Monday to Saturday. Rates and delivery times for the US, Canada and the UK are under Shipping & returns.
What if I don't love it?
The Bloom Promise: 30 days from delivery. The full terms are under Shipping & returns.
Real customers, real saffron
Reviews
How much do I need?
A pinch is plenty.
Always bloom your threads first — 10–15 minutes in warm water unlocks color and aroma.
A guide, not a rule — adjust to taste. Bloom threads in warm (not boiling) water for 10–15 minutes.
Quick reference
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3
threads
Per cup of tea
Bloom 5–10 minutes, then pour in with the water.
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25
threads
Per pot of rice
About 4 servings. Stir the bloom in near the end.
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15
threads
Per dessert batch
For custards, rice pudding, or sweets.
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20
threads
Per large paella
Serves 6–8. Bloom in warm stock for deep color.
From Herat to your kitchen
Hand-picked at dawn. Hand-packed in Massachusetts.
Every bottle starts as crocus flowers picked by hand at first light in Herat, Afghanistan. The stigmas are dried the same day, graded to ISO 3632 Category I, then sealed by hand in small batches at our facility in Lynn, Massachusetts. No warehouses, no powder, no blends.