Saffron Powder, Monreale

Saffron is the tiny dried stigma of the crocus flower which is harvested carefully by hand when the crocus is in full bloom. It is the world’s most expensive spice. Spain and Morocco are famous for their saffron, but Italy, too, produces saffron of the very finest quality in Abruzzo and in Monreale, Sardegna. Saffron lends its thick fragrance and brilliant yellow color to a wide variety of traditional Italian dishes from seafood soups to Risotto Milanese.