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Zafferanetto - Saffron threads from Villaretto Zafferanetto - "zafferano di Villaretto" prized certified organic saffron threads, hand-harvested! The threads should be placed in warm water the day before use so they can release all their classic yellow colour, their intense aroma and their unique flavour. Try it to enrich a risotto and to make biscuits and cakes unique and unmistakable. Add to cart the Zafferanetto - Saffron threads from Villaretto - From the mountains, a precious flower - The secret touch for your dishes! Pack with 2 dg glass jar for 4/6 servings Pack with 5 dg glass jar for 12/15 servings Pack with 10 dg glass jar for 28/35 servings [caption id="attachment_17625" align="alignleft" width="470"]â¦
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At the foot of Monviso, a mountain excellence, here the company âAgriGeunaâ grows hazelnuts and saffron using the organic method and offers it in pistils â this is where Zafferanetto- Zafferano in stimmi di Villaretto comes from
The company's flagship product is the highly prized Zafferano (saffron), grown and packaged entirely by hand and dried at very low temperatures â this is how the natural organic Saffron in threads from Monviso is produced, in various formats. A plant originally from Asia Minor, it is also grown in other European countries, including Italy. The saffron harvest is carried out by hand, selecting the flowers and separating the coloured pistils, which are then dried at controlled temperature and humidity. A meticulous and laborious job carried out by expert hands to produce the most prized spice in the world. Used since ancient times as a remedy for many ailments. Saffron boasts numerous remarkable properties: it is ideal as a digestive aid, stimulates the nervous system and strengthens the immune defences, and has a strong anti-stress action. It helps keep blood pressure levels under control, hinders the formation of plaque and deposits on the arteries, reduces renal colic and eases tension. All of the company's product is certified organic saffron, long renowned for its use in cooking and in the finest food production. Its colour and flavour characterise, enrich and enhance the taste of various culinary preparations, from appetisers to dairy processing to desserts. It is recommended to use the necessary amount, about 10/15 grams, taking care to soak the pistils in water for about 24 hours before using it in cooking. Zafferanetto- Zafferano in stimmi di Villaretto product sheet
| Origin / producer | Â Villaretto (in the municipality of Bagnolo Piemonte, Piedmont) |
| Growing method | Organic, artisanal |
| Plant | Crocus sativus â real saffron |
| Harvest | By hand, with care, during the cold autumn period (mid/late October) |
| Drying | At very low temperatures to preserve aroma, colour and flavour |
| Product form | Dried whole stigmas (pistils) |
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