Saffron
James Waddick (Mon, 31 Oct 2005 07:41:02 PST)

Dear all;
My current patch was acquired as excess from a PA commercial
saffron grower.
Streaks? Virus? Never.

I doubt that and self respecting Indian cook* would ever
confuse Saffron, safflower (carthamnus) and turmeric. Tourists are
apparently sold large bags of "saffron' (safflower) at low prices and
think they have a bargain worth its weight...

As always buyuer beware.

Best Jim W.

* Or anyone who cooks Indian Food.
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Dr. James W. Waddick
8871 NW Brostrom Rd.
Kansas City Missouri 64152-2711
USA
Ph. 816-746-1949
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Summer 100F +