Sargol or Saffron powder saffron?
The short answer
Sargol: Red stigma tips only; no style. Saffron powder: Ground threads.
Today a gram of Sargol costs $1.13 to $2.60 and a gram of Saffron powder $2.60 to $2.75.
At their best price per gram, Saffron powder costs about 130% more.
Sargol suits everyday cooking, restaurants, pastry, export; Saffron powder suits pastry, drinks, quick use.
| Sargol | Saffron powder | |
|---|---|---|
| Part of the flower | Red stigma tips only; no style | Ground threads |
| Crocin (average of tests) | — | — |
| Published lab tests | — | — |
| Price per gram today | $1.13 to $2.60 | $2.60 to $2.75 |
| Packs available | 4 | 2 |
| Best for | everyday cooking, restaurants, pastry, export | pastry, drinks, quick use |
| Sargol packs | Saffron powder 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, Sargol or Saffron powder?
Today Sargol: $1.13 to $2.60 a gram, against $2.60 to $2.75 for Saffron powder.
Are Sargol and Saffron powder 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 Sargol or Saffron powder?
It depends on the use: Sargol for everyday cooking, restaurants, pastry, export; Saffron powder for pastry, drinks, quick use.