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Our Mogra comes with saffron markers—Crocin A440 (colouring strength), Picrocrocin A257 (bitterness), and Safranal A330 (aroma)—along with low moisture and “Free From” added colouring matter, making it a practical choice for premium desserts, milk beverages, tea infusions, honey bases, and gourmet blends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey constituents:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crocin\/crocetin apocarotenoids · Picrocrocin (taste context) · Safranal (aroma context) · Trace flavonoids\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Premium (Grade A) — Mongra.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShelf-life:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18–36 months when stored below 77 °F (25 °C) \u0026lt; 60% RH in an airtight pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Whole stigmas (threads).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcess:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-harvested \u0026amp; gently dried\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWholesale Pure Kashmiri Saffron (Mongra) price per kg:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contact us for bulk quotes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Herbuno","offers":[{"title":"10 G \/ 0.35 Oz","offer_id":52002124726555,"sku":"HU-0135-10G-035","price":119.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 G \/ 0.88 Oz","offer_id":51943730512155,"sku":"HU-0135-25G-088","price":189.66,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 G \/ 1.76 Oz","offer_id":51943730544923,"sku":"HU-0135-50G-176","price":286.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 G \/ 3.5 Oz","offer_id":51943730577691,"sku":"HU-0135-100-35O","price":452.66,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 G \/ 8.8 Oz","offer_id":51943698497819,"sku":"HU-0135-250-88O","price":1053.37,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Kg \/ 2.2 Lbs","offer_id":51943698530587,"sku":"HU-0135-1KG-22L","price":3227.07,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/4120\/1179\/files\/Kashmiri-Saffron-Kesar-Mongra-Dried-Stigmas-Crocus-sativus-Herbuno-Com-42126422901019.jpg?v=1776660489"},{"product_id":"kashmiri-saffron-half-cut-dried-stigmas-crocus-sativus","title":"Kashmiri Saffron (Half-cut) Dried Stigmas - Crocus sativus| Kashmiri Kesar","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKashmiri Saffron (Half-cut) Dried Stigmas — \u003cem\u003eCrocus sativus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is a premium culinary saffron format made from dried stigmas that are partially cut for faster blooming and easier dispersion in beverages and dessert systems. 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