How Iranian saffron grades differ
Commercial saffron grades describe how the red stigma is separated and presented. They help buyers specify appearance and intended use, but the grade name alone does not replace laboratory analysis or an agreed product specification.
A useful purchase specification states the grade, origin, required laboratory parameters, moisture condition, packing format, quantity and destination—not only a grade name.
Super Negin and Negin
Super Negin is selected for long, thick, all-red stigmas with a uniform visual presentation and no yellow style attached. Negin is also all-red, with strands that may be slightly shorter or less uniform than a Super Negin selection.
These grades are commonly considered where appearance matters to premium retail packs, distributors and repackers. The final acceptance criteria should be agreed against samples and test results.
Sargol and Pushal
Sargol consists of separated red stigma pieces without the yellow style. It is widely used for retail, food service and processing where colour, aroma and a clean all-red presentation are important.
Pushal retains a short part of the yellow style. This creates a more traditional whole-thread appearance and can make the connection between stigma branches easier to see.
What to include in a saffron inquiry
For a comparable quotation, send the following information to the export team:
- Required grade: Super Negin, Negin, Sargol or Pushal
- Quantity and preferred retail or bulk packing
- Destination country and destination port or airport
- Private-label requirements, if any
- Required laboratory analysis and shipment documents
Frequently asked questions
Which Iranian saffron grade has the most uniform appearance?
Super Negin is selected for long, thick, all-red stigmas and the most uniform visual presentation among the listed commercial grades.
Is a grade name enough to confirm saffron quality?
No. Buyers should also agree a written specification, inspect a representative sample and request relevant laboratory analysis.
What is the minimum order shown by Goodarzi Trading?
The published minimum order for Iranian saffron is 1 kg.