Premium Afghan Saffron Threads, 5g Bottle — Raihan Super Negin

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 of ISO 3632-1:2010 Category I saffron, verified on all tested parameters, from Herat, Afghanistan. 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: ISO 3632 Category I on all tested parameters (Super Negin tier).
• Origin: Herat, Afghanistan — direct-sourced from cooperative growers.
• 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.

FAQ

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.

How we source and grade → | Wholesale program →

Product Information & Labeling

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.

An Award-Winning Origin

Harvested in Herat, Afghanistan — the origin behind Afghan saffron’s International Taste Institute (Brussels) Superior Taste Award, earned ten consecutive years through 2026. Herat grows roughly 90% of Afghanistan’s saffron, and its high-altitude fields and hand-harvest tradition are why chefs consistently rank this origin’s taste first in the world.

One ingredient, nothing added: 100% pure Afghan Super Negin saffron threads — naturally gluten-free, vegan, and suitable for halal and kosher diets. No additives, no coatings, no fillers.

Standard U.S. shipping is $6.95 flat — free on orders over $39. Orders pack within 1–2 business days in Lynn, Massachusetts and arrive in 2–7 business days with tracking.

Every bottle is covered by our 30-day potency guarantee: bloom a pinch, and if it doesn't turn deep gold within 10–15 minutes, we'll replace it or refund you in full. No restocking fee, no questions.