The box of 13/8-gram saffron (3 Mithqals of saffron in a box) contains best-grade Sargol saffron (only stigma tips), which is based on the highest standard of Picrocrocin (taste) and Safranal (aroma). This saffron box is practical for personal usage or gift and souvenir presentation. In addition, this type of packaging maintains saffron quality while preventing any damage. APPLICATION: This product packed in a 13/8-gram tin inside a laminated box is recommended for the ones with a high amount of saffron consumption. The packaging of this product enables you to look over the product better; in regards to the laminated box, you can present this product as a souvenir or a gift. High-quality saffron can be used in almost any dish and appetizer. Saffron consumption in moderation not only has no side effects; but also has numerous physical health benefits. The standard monthly saffron consumption is between 1 and 4 dry saffron is per person. Saffron can be present in all kinds of stews, meals, protein foods and cooked vegetables, desserts and appetizers, traditional and modern foods, and drinks. Both saffron threads and ground saffron can be brewed to add into the food; moreover, some people who tend to add saffron as a decoration on food, skip the brewing process. ORIGINAL SAFFRON RECOGNITION: Three ways of original saffron recognition are as follows: 1) Original saffron has a mild bitter taste (Picrocrocin) and a slight spicy smell (Safranal); and if it tastes sweet or salty, it is fake since it reveals the sugar, salt, or oil addition. 2) An original saffron thread, pressed hard through a newsprint, does not leave any oily stain. 3) The color of original saffron turns purple or orange on fire whereas the fake saffron releases a yellow hue while burning. In general, it takes 170,000 saffron flowers to obtain one kilogram dry saffron; on average, a farmer must work 50 hours to obtain this amount of saffron flowers. The national and international standard grade (crocin) of saffron is above 220. At Mustafavi saffron Co., the grade is higher than this number. SAFFRON BENEFITS: Some of saffron benefits are anti-depression and exhilaration, liver cleanse, blood cell production, blood circulation improvement, retinal regeneration, protection of meninges, improvement of vision cell function, prevention of brain Platelet deposition (Alzheimer's prevention), vision improvement at old age, prevention of liver cancer, cell creation, prevention of vascular congestion, blood pressure regulation, prevention of cholesterol increase, prevention of triglycerides and harmful fats in blood, prevention of skin itching and dehydration, kidney and bladder cleanse, prevention of skin cancer, reduction of abdominal bloating and acid, anti-oxidation, eye protection against sunlight.