{"id":9687,"date":"2026-05-05T15:54:13","date_gmt":"2026-05-05T12:54:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/valordanto.ee\/the-gold-of-georgian-cuisine\/"},"modified":"2026-05-05T16:03:25","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T13:03:25","slug":"the-gold-of-georgian-cuisine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/valordanto.ee\/en\/the-gold-of-georgian-cuisine\/","title":{"rendered":"Imeretian Saffron: The Gold of Georgian Cuisine"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"9687\" class=\"elementor elementor-9687 elementor-9678\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5bafa9f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5bafa9f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-58c4052 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"58c4052\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"572\" src=\"https:\/\/valordanto.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/safran-1024x572.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-9688\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/valordanto.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/safran-1024x572.webp 1024w, https:\/\/valordanto.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/safran-300x167.webp 300w, https:\/\/valordanto.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/safran-768x429.webp 768w, https:\/\/valordanto.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/safran-800x447.webp 800w, https:\/\/valordanto.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/safran.webp 1376w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-94dc7a1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"94dc7a1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-path-to-node=\"17\">Imeretian saffron is not the fabulously expensive crocus that many think of when they hear the word &#8220;saffron.&#8221; In fact, it is made from the dried and ground petals of the well-known marigold (<i data-path-to-node=\"17\" data-index-in-node=\"170\">Tagetes<\/i>). This spice gets its name from the historic Imereti region in Western Georgia, where it is traditionally grown.  <\/p><blockquote data-path-to-node=\"18\"><p data-path-to-node=\"18,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"18,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Interesting fact:<\/b> This spice is the true soul of Georgian culinary art. Without it, it is impossible to imagine the famous nut sauces <i data-path-to-node=\"18,0\" data-index-in-node=\"130\">bazhe<\/i> and <i data-path-to-node=\"18,0\" data-index-in-node=\"138\">satsivi<\/i>, as well as the legendary <i data-path-to-node=\"18,0\" data-index-in-node=\"167\">khmeli suneli<\/i> spice blend. <\/p><\/blockquote><p data-path-to-node=\"19\">Unlike true (crocus) saffron, the Imeretian variety has a softer, more velvety, and delicate flavor that perfectly complements poultry, fish, vegetables, and bean dishes.<\/p><h3 data-path-to-node=\"20\">Key characteristics<\/h3><ul data-path-to-node=\"21\"><li><p data-path-to-node=\"21,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"21,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Flavor and aroma:<\/b> It has a delicate floral and fruity aroma with distinct notes of honey. The taste is mild, slightly spicy, with a subtle bitterness. It gives dishes a warm golden-yellow hue.  <br><br><\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"21,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"21,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Health benefits:<\/b> The spice is rich in <i data-path-to-node=\"21,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"38\">lutein<\/i>, which is very beneficial for maintaining good vision. The essential oils it contains have an antiseptic effect. Additionally, Imeretian saffron improves digestion and helps the body process heavy and fatty foods more easily.  <br><br><\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"21,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"21,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">How to spot a fake:<\/b> Authentic Imeretian saffron has a consistent, fine grind and a bright floral-spicy scent. If the powder smells like dry hay or has a pale color, it is a low-quality product where mostly stems have been ground instead of petals. <\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c6a1ab elementor-grid-1 elementor-grid-tablet-3 elementor-grid-mobile-2 elementor-products-grid elementor-wc-products elementor-widget elementor-widget-woocommerce-products\" data-id=\"3c6a1ab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"woocommerce-products.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"woocommerce columns-1 \"><ul class=\"products elementor-grid columns-1\" data-products=\"type-2\" data-hover=\"zoom-in\">\n<li class=\"product type-product post-9344 status-publish first instock product_cat-spices-2 product_cat-spices-in-bags product_cat-spices-3 has-post-thumbnail taxable shipping-taxable purchasable product-type-variable\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/valordanto.ee\/en\/product\/imeretian-saffron-geo\/\" class=\"woocommerce-LoopProduct-link woocommerce-loop-product__link\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/valordanto.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Safran-imeterinsky-300x300.webp\" class=\"attachment-woocommerce_thumbnail size-woocommerce_thumbnail\" alt=\"Imeretian saffron\" srcset=\"https:\/\/valordanto.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Safran-imeterinsky-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/valordanto.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Safran-imeterinsky-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/valordanto.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Safran-imeterinsky-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/valordanto.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Safran-imeterinsky-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/valordanto.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Safran-imeterinsky-500x500.webp 500w, https:\/\/valordanto.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Safran-imeterinsky-800x800.webp 800w, https:\/\/valordanto.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Safran-imeterinsky.webp 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><h2 class=\"woocommerce-loop-product__title\">Imeretian saffron<\/h2>\n\t<span class=\"price\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><bdi>6,00&nbsp;<span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\">&euro;<\/span><\/bdi><\/span> <span aria-hidden=\"true\">&ndash;<\/span> <span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><bdi>30,00&nbsp;<span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\">&euro;<\/span><\/bdi><\/span><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Price range: 6,00&nbsp;&euro; through 30,00&nbsp;&euro;<\/span><\/span>\n<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/valordanto.ee\/en\/product\/imeretian-saffron-geo\/\" aria-describedby=\"woocommerce_loop_add_to_cart_link_describedby_9344\" data-quantity=\"1\" class=\"button product_type_variable add_to_cart_button\" data-product_id=\"9344\" data-product_sku=\"DBC01119\" aria-label=\"Select options for &ldquo;Imeretian saffron&rdquo;\" rel=\"nofollow\">Select options<\/a>\t<span id=\"woocommerce_loop_add_to_cart_link_describedby_9344\" class=\"screen-reader-text\">\n\t\tThis product has multiple variants. 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