Kian Saffron products categorize in
to 8
categories. categories A to E include dried
and dark red filaments that are
trumpet
shaped and may be isolated or joined in
two or three at the end of a portion of the
filament & category F is powder.
Kian "A" - The percentage of floral
waste in
this product is less ( Max. %4
m/m ). This
saffron is voluminous and the length
of its
filaments is (10-20 mm).
According to ISO 3632 ,It
is placed in
category II .( It`s called Pushali )
Kian "B" - Floral waste in this product
is very
less ( Max. %0.5 mm ) & almost has not style
( white portion ) The length of it`s filament
is
(10-20 mm).
According to ISO 3632, it is placed in category I.
( Its called EXTRA CUT )
Kian"C" - Floral waste in this
product is Max.
%10 m/m ( It's called MANCHA)
Kian "D" - Floral waste in this
product is Max.
%20 m/m ( It's called RIO )
Kian "E" - Combination of complete
saffron
filaments grouped together and its floral waste
is about (%30-40 m/m). ( Its called BUNCH
)
Kian "F" - This powder of Kian
"B" quality.
Kian G" - This product contains
of yellow
portion of saffron filament.
It means it has not any red
part.
Kian "H" - This is pollen of saffron
flower.