CHEFS TESTIMONIALS
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Chef Liam Rogers - Masterchef UK finalist
“Great Saffron, so much fragrant and lots of colour!”
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Chef Himanshu Verma - Masterchef UK participant
“Flavour rich saffron with excellent results”
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Chef Jomon Verma - The Lalit, London
“Amazing, awesome flavour”
Highlights
✔️ GREAT TASTE 2022 and 2025 AWARD WINNER - Our Saffron has been awarded with the highest rating during Great Taste 2022 and 2025 for being the finest Saffron with sensational flavour, wonderful aroma and strong colouring strength.
✔️ CERTIFIED GRADE 1 SAFFRON - Our Saffron is certified as Grade 1 under international ISO 3632 standard. In fact our results exceed Grade 1 requirements by 25%. Grade 1 Saffron is the highest quality Saffron with strong aroma, flavour and colouring strength.
✔️ LONG AND THICK DEEP RED SAFFRON - Our Kashmiri Saffron is not just superior in quality but the strands itself are intact, thick and long, which means you get excellent results from using just few strands.
✔️ HIGHEST QUALITY PURE PREMIUM SAFFRON - At Luxurients, we work directly with our growers in Kashmir skipping the middleman therefore, unlocking the best and purest Saffron which is grown 100% naturally, free from any preservatives or chemicals.
✔️ FLAVOUR ALL YOUR DISHES - Luxurients Kashmiri Saffron is the best ally to make perfect paellas, risottos, biryani or even use it in tea or milk.
✔️ GUARANTEED SATISFACTION - We follow high quality standards throughout the production chain and a high level of laboratory testing for advanced quality analysis. We take great pride in the quality of our Saffron.
Saffron Grade (Category)
Certified as Grade 1 under international ISO 3632 testing.
What is ISO 3632?
ISO 3632 is the international standard for saffron quality testing. It measures three key chemical compounds that determine the overall quality of saffron: Crocin for colour strength, Picrocrocin for flavour intensity, and Safranal for aroma potency. Each compound has a minimum threshold value for each grade, with Grade 1 being the highest classification achievable.
Our Lab Results
Every batch of Luxurients Kashmiri Saffron is independently lab tested against ISO 3632 Grade 1 standards. Our results not only meet Grade 1 requirements, they exceed them significantly:
Crocin (colour strength): 280, against a Grade 1 requirement of 200. This means our saffron delivers 40% stronger colour than the minimum Grade 1 threshold, giving your dishes a richer, more vibrant result from fewer threads.
Picrocrocin (flavour): 98, against a Grade 1 requirement of 70. Our saffron delivers a deeper, more complex flavour profile than standard Grade 1 saffron.
Safranal (aroma): 53, against a Grade 1 requirement of 50. The aroma of our saffron is intense and distinctive, a hallmark of authentic Kashmiri saffron grown at high altitude in Pampore, Kashmir.
Why This Matters
Many saffron brands claim premium quality without independent certification to support it. Our ISO 3632 Grade 1 certification is issued by an accredited third-party laboratory, providing verifiable proof that every jar of Luxurients saffron meets the highest international quality standard. Combined with our Great Taste 2022 and 2025 awards, our certification gives you complete confidence in what you are buying.
Batch Traceability
At Luxurients we believe in full transparency. Every batch of our saffron is traceable to its harvest date in Kashmir. Lab results are available on request for wholesale customers and trade partners.
Ingredients
Saffron (100%)
Harvest Year
Year 2024
Best before
31 Dec 2026
Batch
Year 2024 (harvested once a year in Kashmiri every November)
F&Q
Q. What is Grade 1 Saffron?
Grade 1 Saffron is the most superior Saffron grading which means it is the highest in quality. During lab testing, a Saffron sample has to go through a series of tests on key matrix such as Safranal for aroma, Picrocrocin for flavour and Crocin for colour strength. There are set international standards and values for each Grade.
Q. What makes Luxurients Kashmiri Saffron so premium?
Our Premium Kashmiri Saffron results are above international market standard Grade 1 values such as Safranal for aroma: 53 (Grade 1 requirement is 50), Picrocrocin for flavour: 98 (Grade 1 requirement 70) and Crocin for colouring strength: 280 (Grade 1 requirement is 200) which means you get the best results from our Saffron.
Q. How can I prepare Saffron for use in my recipe?
3 easy steps:
- Steep saffron threads in a little warm water
- For best results, allow 5-10 mins before using it
- Add the liquid to the dish, usually towards the end of cooking
Q. What is the expiry date of your Premium Kashmiri Saffron?
Our saffron is generally best before two years from the day of opening. All of our Premium Kashmiri Saffrons are sold in glass jars so, as long as you keep it away from the direct sunlight and store in a cool environment, it can last even longer!
Q. Is it original Saffron?
Our Saffron is 100% pure and original from the farm in Kashmir. We have an uncompromising quality check process whereby every batch of our Saffron production is lab tested against Grade 1 (most superior Saffron Grade). We only sell Grade 1 Saffron. Also, our Saffron treads only consist of the very top part of stigmas, commonly known as Red Saffron thread which provides the most strong aroma and flavour.
Q. Can I refrigerate or freeze Saffron?
No, instead store in a dry place away from direct sunlight.
Q. When will I receive my order?
Within UK: Tracked 1-3 working days.
Outside UK: Tracked 5-10 working days. For full details please see our shipping policy.
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HIGH QUALITY SAFFRON
Aroma so strong that even the postman knows he’s delivering Saffron!
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CERTIFIED AS GRADE 1
In fact, our results are 25% higher than Grade 1 requirement!
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RATED HIGHLY BY CUSTOMERS
Here is one of our most recent review:
“Fantastic product quality and service from Luxurients. Keep up the quality and here you have a customer forever”
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