Sargol or Pushal saffron?
The short answer
Sargol: Red stigma tips only; no style. Pushal: Red stigma with a little yellow style.
Today a gram of Sargol costs $1.13 to $2.60 and a gram of Pushal $0.98 to $2.28.
At their best price per gram, Sargol costs about 15% more.
Sargol suits everyday cooking, restaurants, pastry, export; Pushal suits everyday cooking; buyers who want visible authenticity.
| Sargol | Pushal | |
|---|---|---|
| Part of the flower | Red stigma tips only; no style | Red stigma with a little yellow style |
| Crocin (average of tests) | — | — |
| Published lab tests | — | — |
| Price per gram today | $1.13 to $2.60 | $0.98 to $2.28 |
| Packs available | 4 | 3 |
| Best for | everyday cooking, restaurants, pastry, export | everyday cooking; buyers who want visible authenticity |
| Sargol packs | Pushal 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 Pushal?
Today Pushal: $0.98 to $2.28 a gram, against $1.13 to $2.60 for Sargol.
Are Sargol and Pushal 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 Pushal?
It depends on the use: Sargol for everyday cooking, restaurants, pastry, export; Pushal for everyday cooking; buyers who want visible authenticity.