Mohammad Salehi was preparing a Persian rice dish when he realized the meal didn’t taste right. The problem was the spice.

The closure of the Attari-Wagah border, following a terror attack, has disrupted saffron supplies from Afghanistan, causing ...

Gold may glitter, but it’s Kashmiri saffron that’s commanding headlines and record prices. In a dramatic surge over the past ...

Mohammad Salehi grew up helping harvest saffron on his family’s 10-acre farm in Afghanistan. As an adult, he made that spice the center of a successful business in the U.S. After graduating high ...

If you’re a home baker in 2025, you’ve probably noticed that your favorite ingredients are getting pricier and fast. Whether you’re making cookies, cakes or artisan breads, baking has become a ...

At a staggering $10,000 per kilogram, saffron holds its title as the world’s most expensive spice. Why? Harvesting saffron is incredibly labor-intensive. Each Crocus sativus flower produces only ...

The transformation of Vietnam from foe to partner is a template of hope for relations with Iran.

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As food companies face pressure to eliminate artificial dyes, experts weigh in on the natural alternatives that could replace ...