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Meet Saffron, the World’s Most Expensive Spice

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Meet Saffron, the World’s Most Expensive Spice

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Length:
42 minutes
Released:
Jan 16, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

It’s the poshest spice of all, often worth its weight in gold. But saffron also has a hidden history as a dye, a luxury self-tanner, and even a serotonin stimulant. That’s right, this episode we’re all about those fragile red threads plucked from the center of a purple crocus flower. Listen in as we visit …More →
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Released:
Jan 16, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

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