Saffron cultivation-3

3) It also has a high quantity of crocin (colouring strength), safranal (flavour) and picrocrocin (bitterness).


4) Types: There are three types of saffron available in Kashmir — Lachha Saffron, Mongra Saffron and Guchhi Saffron.
Uses:


▪️As a spice. It also helps in revitalizing health.


▪️It is used in cosmetics and for medicinal purposes.


▪️Iran is the largest producer of saffron and India is a close competitor