saffron
Type: Product
As of November 2026, saffron has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Stuff You Should Know (Nov 2025).
Saffron is a spice derived from the flower of Crocus sativus, commonly known as the "saffron crocus". The vivid crimson stigma and styles, called threads, are collected and dried for use mainly as a seasoning and colouring agent in food. The saffron crocus was slowly propagated throughout much of Eurasia and was later brought to parts of North Africa, North America, and Oceania.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Nov 2025 on Stuff You Should Know |
| Company | Various producers |
| Category | Spices & Seasonings |
| Maker | Various producers |
Who talks about saffron on podcasts?
Josh Clark brought up saffron; the most recent mention was Nov 2025 on Stuff You Should Know.
- Rice is Nice | STUFF YOU SHOULD KNOW on Stuff You Should Know (Nov 2025) — Josh Clark
What is saffron mentioned alongside?
saffron is most often mentioned alongside arborio, West Africa and evaporated milk.
Mentioned together: arborio, West Africa, evaporated milk, Cal Rose, Harris Teeter, cinnamon, izakaya, White Rice, Sushi Rice, India