et of standards originating in Iran and certified according to IS 3632-2. First, the saffron is reduced to ashes, then the ashes are analyzed and assigned a rating based on four levels of quality. The most significant factor assessed is the staining intensity, which results from the carotenoids present in saffron.
Pushal Sargol is a hybrid that produces saffron which is longer and thicker than common saffron.