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frontpagedealzzdevil posted Jan 01, 2023 07:41 PM

Costco Members: Plaza Saffron Premium Imported Greek Saffron Jar (14 Gram)

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Costco Wholesale has Plaza Saffron Premium Imported Greek Saffron Jar (14 Gram) on sale for $59.99 valid for Costco Members only. Shipping is free.

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About the Product
  • 14 gram/jar
  • Full thread saffron
  • Hand selected/packed
  • Certified 200+ color
  • #1 Saffron ISO category
  • Care Guide/USA lab quality results

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  • $20 Off manufacturers savings/discount; online price is $79.99
  • Product features an ultra-premium full thread Saffron from Greece (grown in the north of the country in the Kozani region w/ a certified color score of 200+ & lab tested for purity, potency and origin)
  • Offer valid through January 22, 2023 or while promotional pricing/supplies last
Additional Notes
  • If you don't have a Costco Warehouse Membership, you can sign-up here
  • Please refer to the forum thread for additional details - Discombobulated

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Costco Wholesale has Plaza Saffron Premium Imported Greek Saffron Jar (14 Gram) on sale for $59.99 valid for Costco Members only. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member dealzzdevil for finding this deal

Note, must login to your Costco account w/ an active membership to purchase

About the Product
  • 14 gram/jar
  • Full thread saffron
  • Hand selected/packed
  • Certified 200+ color
  • #1 Saffron ISO category
  • Care Guide/USA lab quality results

Editor's Notes

Written by Discombobulated | Staff
  • $20 Off manufacturers savings/discount; online price is $79.99
  • Product features an ultra-premium full thread Saffron from Greece (grown in the north of the country in the Kozani region w/ a certified color score of 200+ & lab tested for purity, potency and origin)
  • Offer valid through January 22, 2023 or while promotional pricing/supplies last
Additional Notes
  • If you don't have a Costco Warehouse Membership, you can sign-up here
  • Please refer to the forum thread for additional details - Discombobulated

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Cash_Engineer
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Personally i'd recommend avoiding "Greek" saffron. Historically, the Greeks have outputted approximately 2 to 4 percent of the world export crop, per annul, in the past decade; where as Iran accounts for about 70% of the market. Which does not even account for internal national consumption (which they argue would result in a yield total of about 97% of the world supply). Greek saffron is typically among the poorest quality saffron as it must be stored and exported to consumption locals. I opt to spend the extra $2/gram for "coup" grade saffron from Spain. Coup translates as "to cut"; implying that the saffron is processed even further past the harvesting of the crocus stigmas by separating out the most flavorful sections of the stigma. In essence, doing so secures you about 25-35 percent more actual saffron. "Coup" saffron typically only comes from larger production houses. The trick is finding an Iranian or Afgani supplier who offers "coup" because labor is so cheap there. In terms of quality, i'd rank export nations as follows for standard saffron; best of all would be Afgani, then Spanish, followed by Iranian. Lastly, always avoid being sold crocus stamens (sometimes seen as "American Saffron"). Looks somewhat similar, but doesn't taste like saffron.
mrmochi
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Self-proclaimed saffron expert here.

Costco has the best bang for the buck saffron on the market. No matter what any naysayers in this thread state, no saffron has a stronger, better taste. Avoid Amazon like the PLAGUE. I've bought several saffrons that ended up being fake (yes, fake saffron is a huge thing Lol). All my local Asian markets sell Saffron cheap too but they're very low quality.
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Biryanis, Saffron almond milk, as toppings on various Indian desserts for flavor, flavor enhancer in multiple curries. Saffron extract is being used in various medicines too.

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Jan 01, 2023 07:53 PM
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IamAwesom3Jan 01, 2023 07:53 PM
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In store same price? Or less?
Jan 01, 2023 08:29 PM
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SplendidMustang6132Jan 01, 2023 08:29 PM
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Did not find stock for it in my local warehouse. But hey shipping is free !
Jan 01, 2023 08:51 PM
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speedy777Jan 01, 2023 08:51 PM
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What can you cook with this?
Jan 01, 2023 11:36 PM
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mediumpikeJan 01, 2023 11:36 PM
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Not sure how different Greek saffron is from Spanish saffron, but you could get at least 25gm Spanish saffron for the same price
Jan 01, 2023 11:46 PM
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Happy_SoulJan 01, 2023 11:46 PM
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Thanks OP, missed the last deal and was waiting for a new jar.
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Happy_SoulJan 01, 2023 11:48 PM
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Quote from mediumpike :
Not sure how different Greek saffron is from Spanish saffron, but you could get at least 25gm Spanish saffron for the same price
Do you have any links? Where do you find it for that price? Costco Spanish saffron is about the same price too in my experience. Please don't quote some anonymous Amazon sellers, Costco sells authentic saffron and of really good quality. I have been using it for the past six years.
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Happy_SoulJan 01, 2023 11:58 PM
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Quote from speedy777 :
What can you cook with this?
Biryanis, Saffron almond milk, as toppings on various Indian desserts for flavor, flavor enhancer in multiple curries. Saffron extract is being used in various medicines too.

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mediumpikeJan 02, 2023 12:07 AM
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Quote from KalsKals :
Do you have any links? Where do you find it for that price? Costco Spanish saffron is about the same price too in my experience. Please don't quote some anonymous Amazon sellers, Costco sells authentic saffron and of really good quality. I have been using it for the past six years.
Usually this is the price in South Asian grocery stores. Probably cheaper than what I originally quoted. We typically use saffron for sweets and I couldn't tell the difference between Spanish and Greek versions. Here's the same product on Amazon https://a.co/d/cdC4RRX
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unfrozenJan 02, 2023 12:30 AM
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Quote from speedy777 :
What can you cook with this?
I once made a sauce of cream, scallops, saffron, and probably a couple others. I don't remember what the base was (rice maybe?), but it was delicious.
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kpat1618Jan 02, 2023 01:16 AM
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Quote from mediumpike :
Usually this is the price in South Asian grocery stores. Probably cheaper than what I originally quoted. We typically use saffron for sweets and I couldn't tell the difference between Spanish and Greek versions. Here's the same product on Amazon https://a.co/d/cdC4RRX
Indian here..I get the same one from Amazon…never bought it from Costco…
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davin900Jan 02, 2023 01:54 AM
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Quote from speedy777 :
What can you cook with this?
I just watched Gordon Ramsey make a really simple saffron flatbread to go with steamed mussels.
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CheapAltheaJan 02, 2023 02:26 AM
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Quote from speedy777 :
What can you cook with this?
I think paella needs it.
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Quote from mediumpike :
Not sure how different Greek saffron is from Spanish saffron, but you could get at least 25gm Spanish saffron for the same price
I don't know anything about saffron but from Google:

Spanish saffron is very less popular due to its low quality. It contains higher floral waste and more yellow parts making it less effective and less costly. Greek Saffron: - "Red Saffron" is the only type of saffron available in Greece. It is popular due to its high quality color and strong flavour.
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ShetBoyardeeJan 02, 2023 02:29 AM
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I saw that weirdo epic gardening talking about how he grew this
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nyospeJan 02, 2023 02:32 AM
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Quote from kpat1618 :
Indian here..I get the same one from Amazon…never bought it from Costco…
For comparison, this is half an ounce.
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