India, Iran, Spain, Kashmir, and Greece

Culinary dishes like biryanis, paellas, desserts, and traditional medicine

Vivid crimson-red threads, clean, uniform, slightly moist

Distinctive hay-like aroma, slightly bitter taste, free from off-odor

Not more than 12% to maintain quality

Free from floral waste, foreign materials, or artificial colorants

Free from any artificial coloring or preservatives

Store in a cool, dry place, free from moisture and contaminants