Saharkhiz Saffron Agriculture & Industrial Group

Saharkhiz Saffron Complex

Saharkhiz Saffron is a family complex which produce, process and pack saffron, Saffron Tea Bag, Saffron Cake & Crispy Powder, Saffron Jelly, Dessert & Crème Caramel and Spices with the best quality since 1932, respecting its customer satisfaction.

Saharkhiz Saffron Complex takes measure on establishing a well equipped laboratory for the implementation of its quality objectives and has been successful to obtain the Iranian National Standard bearing number 259-1 from the Iranian Standard and Industrial Research Institute and also the international certificates ISO9001:2000, ISO22000:2005, HACCP from SGS & FDA from U.S Food & Drug Administration.

All the products of Saharkhiz complex, after they are confirmed by the quality control unit, are produced and packed under a complete hygienic conditions, using the modern technology and utilizing the experienced experts, to meet the global need for a product which is totally in a accordance with the national and international standards.

The policy of Saharkhiz Saffron Company is: better quality and the customer satisfaction.

After more than 75 years presenting the best Saffron and respecting our customer views, it is an honor for us that the name of Saharkhiz has been always parallel to the best Iranian Saffron.

Saharkhiz Saffron Statue in Iran:

Saffron is the most – favored spice in Iran and the main souvenir from khorasan province, the world capital of saffron.

By presenting the best quality saffron by national and international standards, Saharkhis saffron has been able to gain a large share of the Iranian saffron market and is a well – known as the leading producer in Iran.

The Myth of saffron:

Jamshid, the mythical Iranian king of kianian dynasty, discovered saffron and its medicinal uses and effects and introduced it to Iranians.

This flower was offered to gods afterwards as a sign of gratitude for prosperity and good health, and the dyed the lovers' and women's costly garments with it.

The Wide - Spread Scent throughout The Silk Road:

Historical documents show that Iranian discovered the pharmaceutical effects of saffron in 10 B.C and used it as a medical herb to cure various diseases.

Historians know khorasan and Esfahan as the origin of saffron in Iran and have mentioned that Iranian saffron was considered as a previous gift to the lings of other countries , due to its unique flavor , color and scent , and so Iranian saffron 's reputation , as well as its scent was spread widely in Asia , and Mediterranean area and become one of the most precious commercial goods through the silk road , only second to silk , and it was called the red Persian gold .

The Alchemy of Nature:

From picking and processing more than 75000 saffron flowers, about 500 grams of ready-to use saffron will be gathered. This crop which is known as the most luxurious and expensive spice in the world, has a pleasant taste and scent along with medical and strengthening effects. Saffron was used to treat more than 90 diseases in traditional practice of medicine. Its numerous benefits persuaded many pharmaceutical laboratories in the world to use its essence in order to make new drugs as substitutes for chemical drugs and colors.

According to the latest scientific studies 3 grams of saffron a month is recommended for everyone.