Why is saffron so expensive.?!


Question: Why is saffron so expensive!.!?
Saffron is just a spice! Why is it so expensive!?Www@FoodAQ@Com


Answers:
saffron threads are the pistils of a certain plant flower!. Each one must be plucked separately from the flower by hand!. Since the pistil is the sex organ of a plant and is used for fertilization, once it is plucked the plant will no longer reproduce so you have to get another plant!.Www@FoodAQ@Com

Because is the stamen from a flower!. it has to be harvested by hand!.Www@FoodAQ@Com

because its a rare spice an the best spice, Www@FoodAQ@Com





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