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Line 7: − Saffron was part of the 180,000 kg of spices traded per year (along with silk and precious metals) by the Venetians during the 100 year peace after the foiled Frankish invasion in 810. It was a major contributing factor in the success of Venice's stronghold over the international trade routes between the East and the West.+ − + − + Line 18:
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<ref>http://www.bikudo.com/product_search/details/34416/crocus_sativus_kashmiri_saffron.html</ref> Saffron must be harvested at dawn, or early morning before the sun gets strong, before the pollen on the stigma has dried. Saffron is the most expensive spice in the world. <ref>http://www.bikudo.com/product_search/details/34416/crocus_sativus_kashmiri_saffron.html#desc</ref>Currently, weight for weight, it is more expensive than gold.
<ref>http://www.bikudo.com/product_search/details/34416/crocus_sativus_kashmiri_saffron.html</ref> Saffron must be harvested at dawn, or early morning before the sun gets strong, before the pollen on the stigma has dried. Saffron is the most expensive spice in the world. <ref>http://www.bikudo.com/product_search/details/34416/crocus_sativus_kashmiri_saffron.html#desc</ref>Currently, weight for weight, it is more expensive than gold.
Iran produces the highest amount of Saffron, about 120-140 tons per year. <ref>http://www.iran-daily.com/1387/3201/pdf/i4.pdf</ref> Spain produces around 2 tons of saffron per year and processes about 40-50 percent of saffron from Iran. <ref>http://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20050724072958</ref>
Other countries that produce Saffron include: Greece, <ref>http://www.greekproducts.com/greekproducts/saffron/index.html</ref> Turkey, Kashmir, <ref>http://www.nytimes.com/1987/10/04/travel/fare-of-the-country-saffron-kashmir-s-pot-of-gold.html</ref> India, France, Italy, Afghanistan, <ref>http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2009/03/01/MNA415A7UB.DTL&type=printable</ref> and Morocco. <ref>http://www.bacstrom.com/saffron.html</ref>
Iran produces the highest amount of Saffron, about 120-140 tons per year. <ref>http://www.iran-daily.com/1387/3201/pdf/i4.pdf</ref> Spain produces around 2 tons of saffron per year and processes about 40-50 percent of saffron from Iran. <ref>http://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20050724072958</ref> [[India|Indians]] use it in [[desserts]] and candy, as well as to flavor [[rice]] and cream-based savory dishes.
[[India|Indians]] use it in [[desserts]] and candy, as well as to flavor [[rice]] and cream-based savory dishes.
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[[Category:Herbs]]
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[[category:Spices]]