safrán
Safrán, also known as saffron, is a spice derived from the flower of the *Crocus sativus* plant. It is characterized by its vibrant red stigmas, which are hand-harvested and dried. This labor-intensive process makes saffron one of the most expensive spices in the world by weight. The stigmas contain a variety of compounds, including crocin, which gives saffron its distinctive yellow-orange hue.
Saffron has been used for centuries for its culinary, medicinal, and dyeing properties. In cooking, it imparts
Historically, saffron has been employed in traditional medicine across different cultures. It has been associated with