Red Gold in Amasya: The Price of Saffron is 500 TL

The world's most expensive spice, saffron, is sold at a surprising price in its production center, Amasya. The price of 1 gram of saffron has been set at 500 TL. This value is directly related to the rarity and difficulty of obtaining saffron.

Amasya Provincial Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry officials emphasize that saffron is referred to as 'red gold' and can easily be grown even in a pot. The plant reaches high quality standards, especially when produced under natural conditions, which also affects its prices.

The saffron plant is noteworthy for producing 1 gram of dry saffron by collecting it from just 150 flowers in its processed form. The process of collecting the flowers is quite labor-intensive and requires effort. This explains why saffron is considered the most valuable spice in the world.

Sefa Kılıç, the Head of the Plant Production and Plant Health Department of Amasya Provincial Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry, states that attention must be paid to counterfeit versions of saffron. It is expressed that consumers need to be careful in distinguishing real saffron from its low-quality equivalents. Therefore, it is recommended to purchase saffron from reliable sources.

For those wanting to be informed about production and consumption, Amasya offers a close observation opportunity for the quality and production processes of saffron. The information consumers have regarding counterfeit saffron will help them better understand the value of this rare spice. Moreover, obtaining the right product with accurate information increases the chance for users to be protected from counterfeit products.