India·CautionThe Kashmir saffron scam
How it works
You're sold "pure Kashmiri saffron" at an "exceptional" price. Most of the time it's low-grade Iranian saffron or food coloring on safflower stigmas.
Field advice
Only buy saffron from certified shops. Real Kashmiri saffron costs at least $20-30 per gram.
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