Saffron from Iran

Yalda Saffron is a collaboration business built on solid ethical business principles and has built a diverse portfolio of clientele in the UAE, including companies such as Saya International. The company seeks to broaden its export reach into Europe as there is a growing saffron market in the region.

The saffron is packed in one kg containers and is then stored in dark and dry spaces. Consignments are readied within 15 business days and air freight is the preferred mode of delivery.

Yalda Saffron is a company that pays meticulous attention to the colouring strength and adheres to the ISO 259-2 Saffron standards. The company also undergoes national and international inspections of the products and facilities and holds ISO 3632 and HACCP certification

Yalda Saffron has a saffron farm in Tehran that is 200 square meters in size, utilizing a staff complement of more than 300 workers. Harvesting occurs from October to November and the company produces an average annual yield of 300MT. Harvesting is done by hand early morning before sunrise. The clear crimson stigma and styles, called threads are then picked, collected and then placed in the shade to dry. The saffron is then sorted using traditional methods and the tested and packed.

Yalda Saffron offers high-quality Organic and Conventional Negin and Sargol varieties of Saffron. The saffron is red in colour without any additives, containing a colouring strength of 200, an aroma of between 20 and 50 and bitterness of over 70. The product has a shelf life of one year and is produced for both consumptions through food companies and chain stores and further processing by companies such as pharmaceutical and cosmetics factories. Recent studies have also shown that saffron possesses a large number of health benefits, assisting individuals with diabetes and obesity.