How to tell the authenticity of saffron

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Soaking in water identification method

Smell and taste identification method

Observation and identification method

Acupressure identification method

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How to identify when soaked in water: The water dyes it yellow, but the flowers do not fade. If the flowers turn brown or white in a short time, it is fake. How to identify by smell: Saffron has a strong floral aroma, while fakes have a weak smell or even cannot be smelled. Observation and identification method: Genuine saffron is long, dark red in color, and has a small yellow style, which is the top grade. Acupressure identification method: There are no oil marks when the paper is squeezed.

Soaking in water identification method

Water soaking method

Take three or two saffron stalks , immersed in water, it can be seen that the orange-yellow color drops in a straight line, and the water dyes it yellow, but the flowers do not fade. Although the flowers are red, the water is bright light yellow. And there should be no powdery precipitate. If there is precipitate, it must be adulterated.

In addition, after soaking in water, if the flowers turn brown or white or other colors in a short period of time, or become broken, it is also fake. The flowers should be bright red and not fade. , will not break.

How to identify smell and taste

Authentic The saffron has a very strong floral fragrance, which is very special, while the fake or adulterated products have a very weak smell or even no smell. If you want to know the authentic taste, you might as well go to a regular pharmacy and check it out. You can tell by comparing the authentic scent with the fake ones.

Observation and identification method

Put saffron Place it on white paper, spread it out and observe carefully. Genuine saffron is of the highest quality with long body, dark red color, no oily luster and small yellow style. It is brittle and easy to break after drying. Although broken, each part is in the shape of a trumpet. Or put the saffron in a white bag. After shaking it for a few times, the saffron pollen will stick to the bag, making it yellow and obvious.

Acupressure identification method

Use Wrap a little saffron in the tissue paper and squeeze it firmly. There should be no traces of oil on the paper, otherwise it will be adulterated with mineral or vegetable oil.

Smell and taste identification method

Observation and identification method

Acupressure identification method

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