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Saffron (Carthamus tinctorius) is a herbaceous plant resembling thistle. This herb is one of the oldest crops grown.
Its color can be yellow, orange or red. Saffron is used both for flavoring and coloring dishes, and for the production of oil.
Saffron oil resembles sunflower oil. It can be used for flavoring salads, for cooking and for making margarine.
Depending on the type of plant, two types of oil are obtained. One species has a high content of oleic acid (olive oil represents 55-80% oleic acid). The second type of oil has a high content of linoleic acid (polyunsaturated omega-6 fatty acid).
More common to use is the first type, which resembles olive oil, is more useful and suitable for cooking.
Saffron is rich in Vitamin A, Vitamin B, iron, calcium, magnesium, polyunsaturated fats, monounsaturated fats.
The flowers of the plant are used as a cheap substitute for saffron.
Saffron oil helps treat diabetes, abdominal pain, fight [overweight] and improves cholesterol and blood sugar levels.
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