Full Thread Spanish Saffron, 14 Gram Jar $69.99 after $15 off- Costco

waiting is over. Bought one. Thanks OP!

Seems crazy cheap. Anyone bought this in the past? From Costco, must be legit. 1g at local Indian stores is $29.99.

Is it also on sale in store?

Anyone know shelf life?
Assuming I keep it closed/dry etc, what's reasonable time period
I don't use it frequently, but this is a cheap price

What's the use for it

Quote from DealmasyerX : What's the use for it

If you have to ask...

Quote from runner0382 : Seems crazy cheap. Anyone bought this in the past? From Costco, must be legit. 1g at local Indian stores is $29.99.

I bought this last time it was on sale and used it for the first time last night; really high quality stuff. Buying another one today for xmas gift

Quote from bobdole42 : I bought this last time it was on sale and used it for the first time last night; really high quality stuff. Buying another one today for xmas gift

You many uses would you get? I can't even fathom how much this is!

Quote from runner0382 : You many uses would you get? I can't even fathom how much this is!

No clue, but it's going to last a damn long time! Before I bought this jar I was buying 1 g jars from whole foods that lasted at least a couple months (I only cook with saffron once a week or so, but that will probably increase now!).

Quote from bobdole42 : No clue, but it's going to last a damn long time! Before I bought this jar I was buying 1 g jars from whole foods that lasted at least a couple months (I only cook with saffron once a week or so, but that will probably increase now!).

Got it, thanks.

Quote from DealmasyerX : What's the use for it

Snore it like coke

Thanks, OP. I was planning to make some paella soon, so perfect timing!

They are claiming this is better than their Coupe grade. Coupe grade seems to go for about $10-15 per gram, depending on source, bulk quantity, etc, so $70 for 14 grams is an insane price if that's true. This would be cheap even for Superior grade, which includes a lot of broken threads. Hell, this would be a decent deal for ground saffron.

The Spice House Coupe grade saffron:
https://www.thespicehouse.com/products/coupe-grade-spanish-saffron​ [thespicehouse.com]

Quote from sarcasmogratis : Anyone know shelf life? Assuming I keep it closed/dry etc, what's reasonable time period I don't use it frequently, but this is a cheap price

2-3 years, or (according to some sources) about 1 year past any "best by" mark. You can keep using it after that, you might just need to use more.

Quote from runner0382 : You many uses would you get? I can't even fathom how much this is!

A lot. It is a large amount of saffron.

Most recipes call for a pinch or two (or a "heavy pinch") of it for about 4 people. The rule of thumb is 3-4 threads per person, which corresponds to about 1/2 cup of rice for paella. So 12-16 threads for a 4-person paella, which lines up to estimates of a pinch being 12-20 threads. There are various estimates out there, but the average number of threads per gram of saffron is around 500. 14 grams times 500 threads is 7000 threads, which would make about 350 well-saffroned 4-person paellas.

But at this price, you can afford to experiment a bit with saffron recipes. Make a special Indian biryani at home. Bake saffron bread or saffron cookies. Marinate lamb with it. Make spiced coffee or tea.

Anyone used this in past? Few reviews on Costco says its plastic and doesn't have good Aroma to it?

TIA

Quote from runner0382 : Seems crazy cheap. Anyone bought this in the past? From Costco, must be legit. 1g at local Indian stores is $29.99.

It's 1 oz (~28 gm) and not 1 gm for $29.99. Deal is going on at Patel store in NJ, 1 oz for $19.99. Not sure about quality though.