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saffron, golden-colored pungent stigmas (pollen-receiving structures) of the autumn crocus (Crocus sativus), which are dried and used as a spice to flavor foods and as a dye to color foods and other products.
Mar 27, 2024
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Amount Per 1 tbsp (2.1 g) | |
Calories 6 | |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 0.1 g | 0% |
Saturated fat 0 g | 0% |
Cholesterol 0 mg | 0% |
Sodium 3 mg | 0% |
Potassium 36 mg | 1% |
Total Carbohydrate 1.4 g | 0% |
Dietary fiber 0.1 g | 0% |
Protein 0.2 g | 0% |
Caffeine 0 mg | |
Vitamin C | 2% |
Calcium | 0% |
Iron | 1% |
Vitamin D | 0% |
Vitamin B6 | 0% |
Cobalamin | 0% |
Magnesium | 1% |
Saffron (Crocus sativus) is a plant. The dried thread-like parts of the flower (stigmas) are used to make saffron spice, food coloring, and medicine.