Spices, Their HIstories, by Robert O. Fielding (Part 3–Conclusion)
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The History of Saffron
Saffron consists of crooked and mixed-up threads of an orange-red colour. It has a peculiar, sharp, grouty and pungent smell and a bitter, balsam-like taste. The great solubility of saffron prevents its use as a dye for fabrics. A single grain rubbed to a fine powder with a little sugar will impart a distinct tint of yellow to ten gallons of water.
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