Saffron, Turmeric, Paprika, Paprika and Other

Saffron, Turmeric, Paprika, Paprika and Other

CROCUS
Saffron comes from Europe.
Crocus are dried stamens of a flower (Crocus sativus), has a very dark color orangeade and a strong aroma.
Nice flavor.
It is a very expensive ingredient. Price of gold.
It is used worldwide in dishes of chicken, fish and other crustaceans, mainly (Paella) in Spain.
Here in Brazil only in fine hotels and restaurants, and also for those who have the opportunity to buy.

TURMERIC
Turmeric is a root and the ginger family, strong yellow color, taste a little bitter, also known as Indian saffron. It is sold in powder and used for various dishes.

TURMERIC DO NOT CONFUSE WITH SAFFRON, are two very different things. A flower's stamens other is a root.
"As to the reference Saffron Earth" THERE. "
People use turmeric in cooking and says it is turmeric. It is interesting to know the right people and taste of each.

paprika
Paprika is a raw seed crushed, born in a bush when they are ripe opens hedgehogs seedy strong red color.
Formerly the paprika was used to replace the tomato that was very expensive. It's good for the circulation.
Today not much used, because of allergies and also
By far darkens the skin.

paprika
Paprika powder is made of brick red peppers
(reddish) mild sweet flavor that goes to the spice.
Besides the bright red leaves on the plates a mysterious aroma.