While saffron might not be on your regular shopping list, it’s one of the most versatile spices and can be used in almost any dish you create. You might think of saffron as a colouring agent but what you have come to expect from saffron is sadly due to adulterated and fake products that use dyes to give you the impression of saffron. They give you the colour without any of the flavour impact. 

Did you know that if you use quality saffron to make a rice dish the yellow you expect of 'Saffron Rice', your dish will be unpalatable? This is due to the bitterness of the saffron. Saffron is definitely a product where less is more, you might not notice its presence, but you will certainly notice its absence.