1. The body is complete.

Saffron has stamens, 1 to 3 cm long, and irregular umbrella-shaped stigmas. Because it is picked by hand, you can still see that the three pistils of the saffron are not separated. This is an important indicator of the authenticity of saffron.

Fake saffron is even in thickness, and the roots are not trumpet-shaped.

2. Observe the color.

Saffron is dark red in color, brittle and easy to break after drying, but it is better to have a healthy body color.

3. Water soaking method.

Authentic saffron has an orange-yellow color around it that drops in a straight line, gradually dyeing the water yellow, making the color bright and clear. One end of the authentic product is expanded into a trumpet shape, and there is no oily floating matter on the water surface. If it bubbles red, it has been dyed. The fakes are from other flowers and are dyed. It will crumble after soaking in water, the dye will fade quickly and the water will turn red or orange with oily floating matter.

4. Smell. Authentic saffron has a very special floral fragrance, while fake or adulterated products have a weak taste or even no floral fragrance.

5. Taste. Authentic dried saffron flowers have a bitter taste when chewed.

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