Artisan saffron biscuits

The aromatic note of these artisan shortbread biscuits will envelop you from the very first bite! They are born from the collaboration between the Farm Zafferano dell'Agro and the nearby Pasticceria Dolcemente of San Marzano sul Sarno, in the province of Salerno. For the cultivation of its own saffron, the Zafferano dell'Agro Farm uses an innovative method that goes well beyond organic, the bio-synergic-conscious method, or BSC. Bio because it recognises the great importance of understanding the biology of the soil, of all the organisms that inhabit it, of the plants, in a word, of the whole ecosystem. Conscious because it underlines the need to always act with awareness at every stage of saffron production, from cultivation to harvesting and drying. Synergic because the collaboration between nature and man gives rise to the best products, respectful of the environment and of our health. This method is inspired by values of sustainability, respect, commitment, passion and awareness. Saffron is one of the foods richest in carotenoids, which give the typical golden-yellow colour to dishes, and in vitamins A, B1 and B2. Moreover, safranal, the main organic compound responsible for saffron's aroma, is able to positively influence brain activity. For this reason saffron is used in herbal medicine for the treatment of mood disorders, as a sedative and antispasmodic with anthelmintic activity, and also as a remedy against motion sickness. This spice promotes digestive functions and stimulates the digestive system, increasing the secretion of bile and gastric juices, a characteristic that explains its use in the preparation of digestive liqueurs. According to recent studies, saffron would also seem to be a very effective natural remedy for many disorders linked to the modern lifestyle, such as stress and depression.