Pushal or Bunch saffron?
The short answer
Pushal: Red stigma with a little yellow style. Bunch: Whole stigma with all its style.
Today a gram of Pushal costs $0.98 to $2.28 and a gram of Bunch $2 to $2.06.
At their best price per gram, Bunch costs about 102% more.
Pushal suits everyday cooking; buyers who want visible authenticity; Bunch suits traditional buyers; those who want authenticity in plain sight.
| Pushal | Bunch | |
|---|---|---|
| Part of the flower | Red stigma with a little yellow style | Whole stigma with all its style |
| Crocin (average of tests) | — | — |
| Published lab tests | — | — |
| Price per gram today | $0.98 to $2.28 | $2 to $2.06 |
| Packs available | 3 | 2 |
| Best for | everyday cooking; buyers who want visible authenticity | traditional buyers; those who want authenticity in plain sight |
| Pushal packs | Bunch packs |
Prices from the shop's packs today; crocin from the published ISO 3632 lab results. Each pack has its own batch's lab report.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, Pushal or Bunch?
Today Pushal: $0.98 to $2.28 a gram, against $2 to $2.06 for Bunch.
Are Pushal and Bunch both real saffron?
Yes: both are the stigma of the saffron crocus; they differ in the part they keep and how it is cut. Every batch on this site has an ISO 3632 lab report.
Should I buy Pushal or Bunch?
It depends on the use: Pushal for everyday cooking; buyers who want visible authenticity; Bunch for traditional buyers; those who want authenticity in plain sight.