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RFF#42 – Saffron is the most expensive spice in the world…

Posted on July 25, 2013 by maryscourboutakos

…because it takes 200 crocus flowers to produce one gram.

Before...

Before…

...and after

…and after

I learned about this fact from: Globe Trekker – The Story of Spice which aired on WNED Sunday July 21st 2013

Photo Source: thenerdchef.wordpress.com and caviar.bc.ca

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