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Saffron, the amorous spice

In Old World antiquity, saffron was an object of conspicuous consumption. More than a culinary additive, it was a dye, perfume, medicinal herb and an aphrodisiac pushing its demand and price beyond gold, writes Janardhan Roye

19 February 2022, 18:44 IST

Saffron, the amorous spice

Saffron, the amorous spice

Saffron, the amorous spice

19 February 2022, 18:44 IST