What is the difference between saffron and safflower?!
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Safflower is basically used to make oil.
Saffron is the stamen of a flower.
Very expensive...gives a heavy aromatic scent and amber color to your food.
You have to smell it to understand.
Safflower is a thistle used to make dyes and oil and even insulin. Saffron is the stigma in the center of a saffron crocus used as a spice. Completely different plants that don't look alike at all.
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Safflower http://www.citizenarcane.com/files/2005/…
Saffron
http://www.gourmetsleuth.com/images/saff…
Look alike? Not at all
different plants.