What is Bunch saffron? Introduction of Dokhtarpich saffron and its properties
What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear the word “saffron”? Maybe your idea of saffron, like the general public, is only the red threads that are used in most cooking. But we have to tell you that these red strands, which are known as precious saffron, are just one type of different types of saffron.
In this article, we are going to introduce you to a special type of saffron called full string saffron or Dokhtarpich saffron or bunch saffron.
Bunch saffron is known as the mother of saffrons. In fact, it is the most eye-catching and the most characteristic type of saffron. In full string saffron, we see white, yellow, and red colors side by side, and we actually see a rainbow world!
Full string saffron has various names that you may have heard of only one of these names. These names include bunch saffron, Dokhtarpich saffron and Bunch saffron. Also, this type of saffron is known as saffron bounch and saffron red & white in English.
Why do they call Bunch saffron, “Dochtarpich” saffron?!
Because from ancient times!! Before the industrialization, planting and harvesting of saffron, sorting and packaging of saffron were assigned to girls, and hardworking women worked side by side with hardworking men in saffron fields.
Even today, in some parts of the world, packaging is not done industrially, and girls are responsible for doing this work.
Why is Bunch saffron known as the mother of saffrons?
For a long time, Dokhtarpich saffron is usually placed inside the package in the same state as the string that is picked and separated from the petals, and no special changes are made on it. As a result, other types of saffron (Sargol saffron, saffron root, etc.) are located together in this type of saffron, and for this reason, it is called the mother of saffron.
What is Bunch saffron?
To prepare this type of saffron, hardworking farmers separate the saffron strands from the petals, put them together and dry them.
Then the strands are tied with thread so that it remains in the form of strands and preserves the shape and color of the strand. (For this purpose, white thread is usually used so that the chemical colors of the thread are not transferred to the saffron strands)
The full batch of saffron consists of three parts:
The white part, which is the lowest part, is known as “saffron root”.
The yellow part is between the white and red parts.
The red part is Sargol saffron and most people know it as saffron.
Bunch saffron is sold in the market in two arrangements, single-strain and double-strain. In the one-way arrangement, the stigma and cream are placed on top of each other, but in the two-way arrangement, the stigmas are in the middle and the creams are on both sides.
Why should I buy Bunch saffron?
If this question has arisen for you, we have convincing answers for you.
1- Its amazing properties:
As mentioned above, batch saffron consists of different parts and types of saffron, and as a result, it has all the different properties of saffron completely.
You can use saffron to prevent and treat heart, brain, skin diseases, nervous system diseases, mental disorders including depression, menstrual pains, reduce anxiety, sleep disorders and increase energy.
In the “Saffron Therapy” section, you can get to know the properties of different parts of saffron in detail and find all of them in Dokhtarpich saffron. By buying a bunch of saffron, enjoy all the unique properties of red gold.
Note: The idea of many people who are only familiar with precious saffron is that the yellow part of saffron is not useful and only the red part is useful and usable. But almost all the properties of Sargol part are also present in the yellow and white parts (saffron root).
2- The impossibility of cheating in the preparation of Dokhtarpich saffron:
In precious saffron, which is prepared only from the stigma and red part of saffron, the possibility of fraud is very high, and dealers paint the yellow and white parts of the root saffron the same color as the saffron, so that its weight is more than the actual amount.
If we consider the side effects of these chemical dyes and the harm they can cause to people’s health, we must say that these fake saffrons will not have the desired aroma, color and properties.
But in Dokhtarpich saffron, because all parts of saffron can be seen together, as a result, these profiteers have no chance to cheat and manipulate, and you can be sure of the quality of the batch of saffron you buy.
3- Its cheaper price compared to Nagin or Sargol saffron:
Saffron has all the properties of saffron, but its price is lower compared to precious saffron. The reason for this relative difference is the lower purity of Bunch saffron compared to Negin saffron, which has white and yellow parts, so its coloring is less than Sargol saffron.