Premium Grade 1 Saffron Threads
Hand-picked, slowly dried red saffron threads in 250 g, 500 g and 1 kg wholesale packs — batch-coded, origin-labelled and packed for importers, distributors and food manufacturers.
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Saffron pack sizes
Grade 1 saffron threads in 250 g, 500 g and 1 kg packs, plus wholesale for larger orders.
Saffron threads, Grade 1 – 250 g
The distributor starter pack: a manageable first order to test the market, repack into retail sizes or supply restaurants and delis.
- Net weight
- 250 g
- Form
- Whole red threads (stigmas only)
- Grade
- Grade 1
- Colour
- Deep crimson
- Aroma
- Honey-like, floral aroma
- Packing
- Vacuum-sealed foil bag in an export carton
- Labelling
- Origin and batch-code label; private label on request
- Shelf life
- Up to 24 months sealed, stored cool, dry and dark
- Best for
- Distributors, delis, repacking into retail sizes
Saffron threads, Grade 1 – 500 g
The all-round wholesale pack for repackers, food-service suppliers and regular buyers who need steady stock at a better price per gram.
- Net weight
- 500 g
- Form
- Whole red threads (stigmas only)
- Grade
- Grade 1
- Colour
- Deep crimson
- Aroma
- Honey-like, floral aroma
- Packing
- Vacuum-sealed foil bag in an export carton
- Labelling
- Origin and batch-code label; private label on request
- Shelf life
- Up to 24 months sealed, stored cool, dry and dark
- Best for
- Repackers, restaurants and catering, regular wholesale stock
Saffron threads, Grade 1 – 1 kg
The bulk pack for food manufacturers, large repackers and importers: the lowest cost per gram with the same batch traceability.
- Net weight
- 1 kg
- Form
- Whole red threads (stigmas only)
- Grade
- Grade 1
- Colour
- Deep crimson
- Aroma
- Honey-like, floral aroma
- Packing
- Vacuum-sealed foil bag in an export carton
- Labelling
- Origin and batch-code label; private label on request
- Shelf life
- Up to 24 months sealed, stored cool, dry and dark
- Best for
- Food manufacturers, large importers, industrial use
Custom order – over 1 kg
Need over 1 kg? Tell us the quantity, grade and packaging for a tailored quote and shipping plan.
- Net weight
- Over 1 kg, quantity on request
- Form
- Whole red threads (stigmas only)
- Grade
- Grade 1
- Packing
- Vacuum-sealed foil bag in an export carton
- Labelling
- Origin and batch-code label; private label on request
- Best for
- Food manufacturers, large importers, industrial use
Which pack size is right for you?
The saffron is the same Grade 1 quality in every pack. Choose by volume, handling and how you sell.
| Pack | 250 g | 500 g | 1 kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net weight | 250 g | 500 g | 1 kg |
| Typical buyer | Distributor / retailer | Repacker / food service | Manufacturer / importer |
| Best for | Distributors, delis, repacking into retail sizes | Repackers, restaurants and catering, regular wholesale stock | Food manufacturers, large importers, industrial use |
| Packing | Vacuum-sealed foil bag in an export carton | Vacuum-sealed foil bag in an export carton | Vacuum-sealed foil bag in an export carton |
| Labelling | Origin and batch-code label; private label on request | Origin and batch-code label; private label on request | Origin and batch-code label; private label on request |
| Shelf life | Up to 24 months sealed, stored cool, dry and dark | Up to 24 months sealed, stored cool, dry and dark | Up to 24 months sealed, stored cool, dry and dark |
| Request a quote | Request a quote | Request a quote | Request a quote |
What Grade 1 saffron means
Saffron is judged on three measurable qualities — colour, flavour and aroma — plus purity and moisture. We assess our batches against the parameters of ISO 3632, the international saffron standard.
Colouring strength
Crocin gives the deep golden-yellow colour. Higher colouring strength means you need less saffron per dish.
Flavour
Picrocrocin gives saffron its distinctive, slightly bitter, hay-like taste that lifts rice, sweets and sauces.
Aroma
Safranal creates the floral, honey-like aroma. It fades with age and poor storage, which is why sealed packing matters.
Purity and moisture
Stigmas only — no styles, petals or added colour — dried to a low moisture level so threads stay brittle and keep for months.
How our saffron is grown and prepared
Saffron comes from the Crocus sativus flower, which blooms for only a few weeks each autumn. Each flower has just three stigmas and about 150,000 flowers are needed for 1 kg — every step is done with care.
Harvest
Flowers are picked by hand at dawn, before the sun opens them and weakens the stigmas.
Stigma separation
The three red stigmas are separated from each flower the same day, keeping only the red part.
Gentle drying
Threads are dried slowly at low heat to lock in colour, flavour and aroma without scorching.
Grading and sorting
Threads are sorted by colour and length; broken pieces, yellow styles and foreign matter are removed.
Sealed packing
Saffron is vacuum-sealed in foil bags and labelled with origin and batch code for full traceability.
Export dispatch
Packs go into export cartons with the documents your market requires, by air or sea.
The Saffron Guide
Look at the threads
Genuine threads are deep red with a slightly lighter, trumpet-shaped tip. Yellow or white parts mean styles were left in.
Try the water test
Real saffron releases its colour slowly into cool water and the threads stay red. Dyed threads colour the water at once.
Check the aroma
Fresh saffron smells floral and honey-like, never musty, oily or chemical.
Steep before use
Crush a pinch (about 0.1 g, enough for roughly four servings) and steep in warm water or milk for 10–15 minutes.
Store airtight
Keep unopened packs sealed. After opening, transfer to an airtight glass or tin container.
Protect from light and heat
Store in a cool, dry, dark place away from strong smells to protect colour and aroma.
Where our saffron is used
- Rice and biryani
- Sweets and confectionery
- Dairy and ice cream
- Tea and beverages
- Bakery
- Sauces and ready meals
From enquiry to delivery in four steps
Send an enquiry
Tell us the pack size, quantity and destination.
Review specification
We confirm the grade, packing and labelling, and can discuss a sample.
Receive your quote
A clear quote with price, payment terms and shipping terms (Incoterms).
Ship and track
We dispatch by air or sea and share tracking and documents.
Export documents available
- Commercial invoice and packing list
- Certificate of origin
- Certificate of analysis per batch, on request
- Phytosanitary certificate where required
Custom order – over 1 kg
Need over 1 kg? Tell us the quantity, grade and packaging for a tailored quote and shipping plan.
Request a quoteSaffron wholesale questions
Do you sell to individuals?
No. We supply businesses only — importers, distributors, repackers and food manufacturers.
What is the minimum order?
You can start with a single 250 g pack. Larger and mixed-size orders are quoted individually — contact us with your quantity.
Can I get a sample?
Yes, samples can be arranged for serious buyers. Send us your company details and the pack size you are considering.
Can you supply under our own brand?
Private-label packing and labelling can be discussed for suitable order sizes. Origin and batch information stays on every pack.
How should saffron be stored?
Keep it sealed in a cool, dry, dark place. Unopened packs keep their quality for up to 24 months.
How is saffron shipped?
By air for smaller, urgent orders and by sea or road for larger volumes, in export cartons with the documents your country requires.
Have a question or need a quote?
Send us your product, quantity and destination and we will reply within one business day.