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What is Saffron? Saffron is a spice derived from a rare plant called Crocus Flower. The plant can grow up to 20-30 cm having four flowers, each with three Stigmas at the end.

2 What is Saffron? Saffron is a spice derived from a rare plant called Crocus Flower. The plant can grow up to cm having four flowers, each with three Stigmas at the end. These stigmas along with the styles are collected to be dried and prepared as what we know as saffron spice. Compared to its weight, saffron is the most expensive spice in the world. The extremely pleasant aroma of the saffron is linked to more than 150 chemical compound present in the plant.

3 Many of these compounds are from the carotenoid family including lycopene, zeaxanthin, and alpha and beta carotenes. Also, the yellow colour of the saffron is yielded by a component called alpha crocin. Throughout the harvesting and drying processes of the saffron, a molecule is formed which is called safranal and is the main origin of saffron strong aromatic flavour.

4 Types of Saffron? Despite what may many think, saffron is categorised into various types based of quality and strength. The strength and quality in turn, are related to distinct factors such as age, ratio of styles and stigma and the origin of the plant. The best and the most costly saffron is cultivated in Iran which has various grades including Sargol, Pushal, Khooshe or bunch, Konj (Konge) or white and Negin.

5 The grades for Spanish saffron are Coupe (similar to Iranian Sargol), Mancha (similar to Iranian Pushal), Rio, Standard and Sierra. Other saffron producing countries do not have any classified grades for their product. Other than these mentioned grades, there is an International Standard System (ISO 3632) which determines the grade of saffron by laboratory measurement of Crocin (for colour), Picrocrocin (for taste) and Safranal (for fragrance). According to this grading, saffron has three grades, based on the spectrophotometric reading of the Crocin. The International grades include; Grade I (finest grade) with the reading of more than 250 is the best grade of saffron which Sargol and Coupe fall into this category. Grade II with the reading of up to 250 with the example of Pushal and Mancha. Grade III with the reading of up to 170.

Colour Strength: 1.Bunches Saffron 120 150 UPS 2.

6 Colour Strength: 1.Bunches Saffron UPS 2.Pooshal (Mancha) Saffron UPS 3.Sargol (All Red) Saffron UPS 4.Negin (Negin Sargol or Pooshal Negin) 270 < UPS

In addition, the eminent crop protection and harvesting processes, makes the Iranian saffron, the best and costliest exquisite condiment in the world.

7 Persian Saffron As is mentioned before, with harvesting more than 300 tons annually, Iran accounts for almost 95% of world production of saffron. This spice is perfectly fitted with the dry climate and soil composition. In addition, the eminent crop protection and harvesting processes, makes the Iranian saffron, the best and costliest exquisite condiment in the world. Having tens of centuries of fame and name in glowing of this ancient fragrance of Persia, the Iranian saffron has been sitting heads and shoulders above all the producing countries around the world. This is a gift from holy mother of earth which was conferred to that specific soil. IRAN 95% Iran India Greece Azerbaijan Morocco Italy Turkey France Switzerland

8 Who We Are? Hamta Group, is a prominent multinational and multi-product business operating across all over the world which is based on Malaysia registered under the name of Hamta Business Solution Sdn Bhd with registration number of M. Hamta Group is a foremost independent trading and business solution service provider and aims to maximize its clients trading through a unique mix of superior value proposal, innovative solutions, diverse product offering, competitive spreads and customer service. We strongly believe the concept of Pay to Peace so we are honoured to bring the aroma of ancient Persia to you from the heart of saffron district in Iran. We are the sole importer and distributor of Persian Saffron in East Asia. Our flawless harvested, handpicked product is guaranteed by its quality, price and packaging. Equipped with an advanced analytic laboratory, we are compelled to give the best quality products to our clients. The harvested product, undergoes routine physiochemical and microbial lab tests to control the quality, safety and sanitation of the harvest. All quality control checkpoints are standardized and calibrated according to ISO guidelines.

Our Products Standards: INS259-1: Saffron

INS1197: Determination of Total Ash INS1253:

Determination of Cold Water Soluble Extract

Sampling Specification INS16536: Iran Good

Saffron Spray ISO 3632-1:2011: Saffron (Crocus

9 Our Products Standards: INS259-1: Saffron Specifications INS259-2: Saffron Test Methods INS1197: Determination of Total Ash INS1253: Determination of Acid Insoluble Ash INS12158: Determination of Cold Water Soluble Extract INS5689: Microbiology of Saffron INS3659: Saffron Sampling Specification INS16536: Iran Good Agricultural Practices (IRANGAP) Saffron INS17034: Saffron Spray ISO :2011: Saffron (Crocus Sativus L.), Part 1: Specification ISO :2010: Saffro n (Crocus Sati vus L.), Part 2: Test M ethods

10 SARGOL This grade consists of ONLY red stigma tips and is the strongest grade. Sargol saffron is the pure saffron with no broken stand and has the ISO reading of KHOOSHE (BUNCH) This grade is relatively low strength grade (ISO reading is 70 to 75) and consists of red stigmata plus large amount of yellow style, presented in a tiny bundle. KONJ (KONGE) This grade consists of only yellow-white styles and has a very little aroma and colouring potential. Grades of Iranian Saffron PUSHAL This grade consists of red stigma and yellow/white styles of the flower. Due to presence of the yellow styles, this grade has extreme colouring capacity. The ISO reading of this grade is 170 to 250. NEGIN In this grade, each bundle of saffron consists of 3-4 coiled stigmas, which gives a very unique and distinct appearance to the saffron. For this grade, the ecology of cultivation, harvesting and drying process are the main factors for distinguishing from Pushal grade.

11 Saffron Use and Facts Dried saffron is composed of 12% water, 65% carbohydrates, 6% fat and 11% protein. As for other spices or dried foods, the nutrient content of dried saffron in a 100 gram amount shows richness of nutritional value across B vitamins and dietary minerals. Tables below are the nutrition facts of saffron based on daily value. Saffron Nutrition Value per 100g (3.5 oz) Energy 1298 kj Daily (310 kcal) value % Carbohydrates g (21%) Dietary fibre 3.9 g (15%) Proteins g (22%) Minerals Calcium 111 mg (11%) Iron mg (85%) Magnesium 264 mg (74%) Phosphorus 252 mg (36%) Potassium 1724 mg (37%) Sodium 148 mg (10%) Zinc 1.09 mg (11%) Selenium 5.6 g Fat Saturated Mono-unsaturated Poly-unsaturated 5.85 g g g g Vitamins Vitamin A 530 IU (10%) Thiamine (B1) mg Riboflavine (B2) mg Niacin (B3) mg (10%) Vitamin B mg (78%) Folate (B9) 93 g (23%) Vitamin C 80.8 mg (97%) Water g

Sumerians used saffron as a confidential ingredient in magical remedies. They believed that saffron medical benefits is linked to divine intervention.

12 History of Saffron History of Saffron cultivation and use, spans thousands of years. Historical findings revealed saffron based pigments in prehistoric paintings on a 50`000-years-old cave wall in Persian Empire. Sumerians used saffron as a confidential ingredient in magical remedies. They believed that saffron medical benefits is linked to divine intervention. Persian saffron is cultivated since 10th century BC to be used as a fragrance, colour, medication and an aphrodisiac compound. Cyrus the Great, used saffron threads to dissolve in his bath tub to overcome tiredness and fatigue as well as healing the war wounds.

Health Benefits of Saffron According to Avicenna (IBN SINA), the Persian polymath in his famous book The Canon of Medicine saffron has more than 20 healing benefits

S patients Anti-oxidative compound against free radicals Heart health Prevention against age related vision loss Prevention against cataract Anti-depression Memory

appetite and weight loss Relief of menstrual discomforts Increase of sex drive and libido Nerve stimulation and mood change Improvement of kidney, liver and bladder

13 Health Benefits of Saffron According to Avicenna (IBN SINA), the Persian polymath in his famous book The Canon of Medicine saffron has more than 20 healing benefits which are listed briefly below; Treatment of Alzheimer`s disease Reduction of neurological damages in M.S patients Anti-oxidative compound against free radicals Heart health Prevention against age related vision loss Prevention against cataract Anti-depression Memory improvement Treatment of insomnia Improvement of epileptic convulsions Improvement of Iron absorption and adolescent anaemia Improvement of food digestion Control of appetite and weight loss Relief of menstrual discomforts Increase of sex drive and libido Nerve stimulation and mood change Improvement of kidney, liver and bladder function Treatment of bronchitis and dry cough Treatment of fever Treatment of gastric bloating and flatulence Treatment of hypertension Decreasing blood cholesterol level Skin rejuvenation Treatment of sunburn marks Treatment of hair fall

14 Swindle in Saffron Sale Saffron is very costly and precious in its nature. Some fraudulent merchants nowadays are using fake materials to resemble the natural saffron. For example it`s been discovered that some people, dip the dried corn silk in dye and saffron extract and sell it as pure saffron. Some other frauds, spray the saffron with oil, honey and sugar syrup to give it more weight and volume. Also it has been shown that some types of saffron grades in the market, are mixed with special fine powders to increase the weight. However, the pure saffron can be distinguished from the fake one with a little experience and practice. The appearance of the saffron threads is the main element to its neutrality. Saffron is dark red in colour, non-glossy and not oily. Squeeze a single thread between your fingers, if it leaves a trace of grease or oil on your fingertips, be sure that it is fraud. In addition, the stigma is dentate and wide in one end, and straight bar-like on the other end.

Our Products Saffron Storing Either grinded or intact, saffron will lose its aroma and flavour

Only a small pinch of saffron gives a very rich aroma and colour to the whole recipe.

a certain amount of time and then be used for garnishing the dishes.

To receive more information about the product please visit our website or kindly call for sample

15 Our Products Saffron Storing Either grinded or intact, saffron will lose its aroma and flavour over the time, hence it has to be stored in cool, dark and dry place in a sealed glass container. Only a small pinch of saffron gives a very rich aroma and colour to the whole recipe. Conveniently, the required portion of dried saffron let to be dissolved in warm or cold water for a certain amount of time and then be used for garnishing the dishes. Our product and packages are being presented with standard analysis sheets and guarantee. To receive more information about the product please visit our website or kindly call for sample and price. One kilogram of our dried saffron, according to its grade may cost between 2000USD to 4000USD, however the price may subject to change weekly.

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16 WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU Phone: (+60) (+60) Website: support@hamta.org Address: B-8-7, Plaza Mont Kiara, Jalan Kiara, Mont Kiara, Kuala Lumpur, 50480, Malaysia

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