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Munder Safran

(Mund Saffron)

Munder safran is a variety of saffron produced in the area around Mund, a small village in the Swiss canton of Valais. This precious, deep red spice is derived from the powdered, dried stigmas of the flower known as Crocus sativus L.


Each flower has three stigmas, and the harvest is done exclusively by hand, at latest three days after blossoming. To obtain one gram of the dried spice, almost 180 flowers are needed. Munder safran is widely used in cooking, to add both color and flavor – some of the local delicacies include saffron bread, saffron rice, and even saffron flavored ice-cream.