- Using Straw Paper or Newspaper to Distinguish Original Saffron from Counterfeit
The process is as follows: place the saffron between straw paper or newspaper and press it.
If you see oil after pressing, know that this saffron is fake.
Also, if it turns into powder form after pressing, it is not genuine and should not be used. - Identifying Real Saffron Compared to Fake (Coloring of Saffron)
Buy this type of saffron with confidence because it is original.
Fraudsters selling fake saffron dye the yellow parts to resemble saffron strands and mix them with real saffron.
When you dissolve fake saffron in water, the colored parts separate from the yellow parts.
The solution changes color quickly, which indicates that the saffron is fake. - Identifying Real Saffron Using City Gas
The method is as follows: hold a bit of saffron over a gas flame.
If the color of the saffron changes to purple and orange, it means the saffron is real and of good quality.
But if the color turns yellow when placed over the flame, it indicates low quality or that the saffron is completely fake. - Identifying Genuine Saffron Using Gasoline
Original saffron does not dissolve in gasoline.
So if you place saffron in gasoline and its color changes, know that the saffron is fake. - Using Boiling Water to Identify Real Saffron
In this method, place the saffron in boiling water.
Wait for 5 minutes. If the color of the saffron threads turns white after a few minutes,
then it is fake. - Identifying Real Saffron by Its Taste and Smell
This saffron is fake and should not be purchased.
Experts in this field can identify real saffron by tasting it and smelling it.
However, keep in mind that this method is only for experts.
If you are not experienced, you should not rely on this method,
because fraudsters can easily deceive you by adding artificial fragrance to fake saffron.