La Dalia Select Saffron Threads
At Made in Spain Gourmet, we select only the products that truly represent the excellence of Spain’s culinary heritage. La Dalia Select Saffron Threads, available in 0.5 g and 1 g, are produced in Extremadura and represent one of the world’s most exclusive gourmet seasonings—an essential ingredient for cooks seeking authenticity, aroma, and exceptional depth of flavour.
Known as the red gold of gastronomy, saffron offers far more than its brilliant golden colour. Its delicate threads release elegant floral aromas, subtle honeyed notes, and a refined flavour with a characteristic bittersweet finish that brings balance and complexity to countless recipes.
Carefully selected by La Dalia, a company with over a century of expertise in premium Spanish spices, this saffron preserves all of its natural aromatic qualities through a meticulous selection and packaging process that protects the purity of every thread.
It is indispensable for preparing authentic Valencian paella, while also elevating creamy rice dishes, risottos, broths, soups, fideuà, fish stews, seafood, poultry, and traditional Mediterranean cuisine. Just a few threads are enough to transform an ordinary dish into a remarkable gourmet experience.
The practical 0.5 g and 1 g formats are ideal for keeping premium saffron in your gourmet pantry, ensuring precise dosage while preserving its full aroma until the moment of use.
At Made in Spain Gourmet, La Dalia Select Saffron embodies our commitment to Spain’s finest products: origin, tradition, quality, and a flavour capable of turning every recipe into a celebration of Spanish cuisine.
Origin & Traceability
Product: Select Saffron Threads
Producer: La Dalia
Origin: Jaraíz de la Vera, Cáceres, Extremadura, Spain
La Dalia is an Extremaduran producer renowned for its expertise in selecting and crafting premium spices. Every saffron thread is carefully chosen to guarantee purity, intense aroma, and the authentic character of one of the world’s most treasured culinary ingredients.
Technical Information
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Feature
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Details
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Product
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Select Saffron Threads
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Formats
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0.5 g & 1 g
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Category
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Gourmet seasoning
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Origin
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Jaraíz de la Vera, Cáceres (Spain)
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Storage
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Keep in a cool, dry place away from light
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Ingredients
- 100% Select Saffron Threads
Allergens
- Contains no mandatory declarable allergens according to current regulations.
- Cross-contamination may occur only if indicated by the manufacturer.
Best Before
See the date printed on the package.
Best consumed within 24–36 months to enjoy its full aromatic intensity.
Average Nutritional Values (per 100 g)
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Nutrient
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Value
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Energy
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1,300 kJ / 310 kcal
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Fat
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5.9 g
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of which saturates
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1.6 g
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Carbohydrate
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65 g
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of which sugars
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0 g
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Protein
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11 g
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Salt
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0.37 g
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Pairing & Culinary Uses
La Dalia Select Saffron is one of the most versatile ingredients in Spanish fine dining.
Perfect for preparing:
- Authentic Valencian paella
- Creamy and broth rice dishes
- Risottos
- Traditional fideuà
- Soups and broths
- Fish stews
- Seafood recipes
- White meats
- Gourmet sauces
- Braised potatoes
- Vegetable creams
- Mediterranean classics
It is equally suitable for pastries, artisan breads, herbal infusions, and elegant desserts where a delicate floral aroma and natural golden colour are desired.
How to Use Saffron
To unlock its full aromatic potential, lightly toast the saffron threads for a few seconds without burning them. Then infuse them in a small amount of hot water, stock, or milk for 10–15 minutes before adding them to your recipe. This gentle infusion releases the essential oils, intensifying both colour and flavour. Thanks to its exceptional concentration, only a few threads are needed.
A Spanish Gourmet Experience
Saffron is one of the Mediterranean’s most precious ingredients and a true symbol of Spanish gastronomy. Its cultivation, harvesting, and selection require precision, patience, and generations of expertise.
At Made in Spain Gourmet, La Dalia Select Saffron Threads belong to an exclusive collection of premium Spanish products chosen for their authenticity, origin, and outstanding gastronomic quality. A small ingredient capable of bringing extraordinary colour, aroma, and elegance to every recipe.