Lion Brand Saffron — Lion Brand Saffron, 2g, Grade A+++ Kashmiri Mongra Kesar/Keshar/Saffron for Pregnant Women, Biryani, Cooking, Sweets and Beauty (From Pampor. Curated by Manvik Foods from Amazon.in with a full expert buying guide below.
Product details
| Brand | Lion |
| Product | Lion Brand Saffron, 2g, Grade A+++ Kashmiri Mongra Kesar/Keshar/Saffron for Pregnant Women |
| Weight | 2g |
| Form | Threads (stigmas) or powder — check label |
| Grade | A, A++, Super Negin etc. — check label |
| Origin | Kashmir, India or Iran — check label |
| Additives | None — pure saffron |
| Storage | Airtight glass container, cool dark place |
| Amazon ASIN | B09R6VT6SJ |
✓ Manvik’s Assessment — Lion
Based on Amazon.in customer reviews and brand research
Lion saffron is curated by Manvik Foods from Amazon.in. Quality saffron is assessed by colour (crocin), aroma (safranal), and taste (picrocrocin) — Lion buyers note characteristic golden colour in milk and authentic sweet-hay aroma. Best for biryani, kheer, and Mughlai cooking. Test authenticity: genuine saffron colours milk slowly golden, not instantly bright red.
- Authentic golden-amber colour and distinct honey-hay aroma
- Small quantity per use — very economical
- Kashmiri saffron among world’s finest grades
- Multiple wellness benefits from crocin and safranal
- Adulteration common — test: genuine saffron colours milk golden, not instantly bright red
- Premium pricing reflects genuine rarity of authentic saffron
Key nutrients & compounds
Crocin Golden colour compound | Safranal Aroma compound | Picrocrocin Bitter taste, potency | Antioxidants Cell protection |
Source: ISO 3632 saffron quality standard. Quality graded by crocin (colour), safranal (aroma), and picrocrocin (taste) levels. Kashmiri saffron is among the world’s finest.
How to use
Soak 5–8 threads in 2 tbsp warm milk or water for 15–20 minutes before adding to dishes. Use in biryani, kheer, shrikhand, saffron milk, and Mughlai curries. A few threads go a long way. Store in airtight glass container away from light.
How it compares
| Brand | Type | Weight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lion (this) ✓ | Saffron Kesar Premium | 2g | Viewing now |
| Carmine | Kashmiri A++ grade | 0.5g–1g | Premium Kashmiri |
| MDH | Certified organic | 0.5g | Organic certified |
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