Saffron: Flavour and Colour

Saffron: Flavour and Colour Combined 

Unlike most natural food dyes, saffron contributes both a rich golden-yellow hue and a distinctive floral, honey-like flavour, making it unique among natural colorants. Just a small pinch of high-quality saffron threads, bloomed in warm liquid for ten to fifteen minutes, will fully release both its pigments and aromatics. The resulting infusion can be stirred into risotto, pasta dough, broths, cream sauces, or bread. Using saffron purely for colour without accounting for its flavour can overpower delicate preparations, so choose dishes where its taste is welcome. Store saffron in a sealed container away from light and heat to preserve potency.