Add a tantalizing flavor and aroma to your signature dishes using Shank's Spanish saffron! This Spanish saffron comes in a bottle containing 7 grains, approximately .42 grams or .014 ounces. The grains have a stringy appearance and a vivid red color. Capable of being used in a variety of cooking and baking applications, Spanish saffron can be used to make bouillabaisse, paella, risotto, and other dishes. A common component of Indian, Asian, and European cuisine, saffron is a very pungent and strong spice, and a little is said to go a long way. Steep the saffron in broth or hot water before you add it to your recipe to attain the strongest flavoring. Shank's Extracts, Inc. was founded in 1899, initially creating flavorings to help make medicines taste better. Expanding their company and label through the years, their flavors, extracts, and food colorings are sold in major grocery chains across the Northeastern and Midwestern U.S. Today, they continue to make quality products for both retail and industrial applications.