[Sca-cooks] Curious about a spice.

[Johnna Holloway]

*That helps.


Zaffron Pellets / Azafran de Bolita 
<http://www.latinmerchant.com/productdetail.asp?ProductID=H0013>*
1/4 oz Packet
Price: $1.50
<http://www.latinmerchant.com/productdetail.asp?ProductID=H0013>/View 
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appears here 
http://www.latinmerchant.com/productcategory.asp?cat=Herbs,%20Spices&catID=5

Ditaxis heterantha Zucc. (azafrán de bolita), a plant of the 
Euphorbiaceae family, grows wild in the semiarid regions of Mexico. Its 
seeds are used by the inhabitants of the regions where it grows to give 
color and to enhance the flavor of food.

Johnna

rattkitten wrote:
> Sigh... I agree those 2 items would help immensely.   Sadly I can't do 
> anything  about that...  seems my kind loving dear wife decided that the 
> package needed downsizing... (Cocks eyebrow) So the package got broken 
> open and the contents placed into a small jar with the label taped 
> nicely to the front....with of course just the name showing. No name 
> brand just what it is.   Azafran Bolita (hey funny my computer doesn't 
> speak Spanish either.) and below that Whole Saffron. 
> But hang on I will see if I can at least help and maybe Johnnae can 
> figure it out... a Pic is coming your way....
> Nichola
>
>
> Johnna Holloway wrote:
>   
>> Brand name and information off the label would help immensely.
>> Where does it originate?
>>
>> Johnnae
>