What is Bagh Honey Saffron (Zafran)?
Bagh Honey Saffron is pure saffron (zafran) from Herat, Afghanistan- the dried stigmas of Crocus sativus- and its identity has been confirmed by the Pakistan Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (PCSIR) Laboratories Complex, Peshawar. Use it in tea, kheer, biryani, milk, and desserts. A few threads are enough to give colour, aroma, and a distinct flavour.
ہرات، افغانستان کا خالص زعفران، پاکستان کونسل آف سائنٹیفک اینڈ انڈسٹریل ریسرچ (PCSIR) پشاور سے ٹیسٹ شدہ۔
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Origin: Herat, Afghanistan
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Pack size: 1 gram
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Lab tested: PCSIR Peshawar, report PLC/MBC/362/2026
PCSIR Lab Report – Verify It Yourself
We believe you should be able to check what you are buying. The original PCSIR test report for our saffron is shown below. Tap the image or the button to open the full PDF.

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Lab Report Explained
Tested by: PCSIR Laboratories Complex, Peshawar (Government of Pakistan) | Report No.: PLC/MBC/362/2026
| Test |
Result |
| Analysis of saffron (zafran) for purity |
Requested and carried out |
| Organoleptic examination (appearance, colour, aroma, texture) |
Matches genuine Crocus sativus
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| Microscopic examination |
Matches genuine Crocus sativus
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| Overall result |
Originality confirmed as Crocus sativus (zafran) |
Method: European Pharmacopoeia 2008 saffron monograph and a 2024 scientific review of Crocus sativus L.
What this report does and does not tell you
This report confirms that the tested sample is genuine Crocus sativus saffron and not a substitute plant material. It is an identity and purity test by botanical examination. It is not an ISO 3632 colouring-strength grading and does not list crocin, safranal, or picrocrocin values. It does not certify the place of origin; the Herat, Afghanistan origin is as declared by Bagh Honey.
Why Buy Saffron from Bagh Honey?
- Herat, Afghanistan saffron, a region well known for saffron growing
- Identity confirmed as Crocus sativus by a PCSIR government laboratory
- Full report available to view online as an image and as a PDF
- From a Pakistani brand with a track record of showing its lab reports to customers
- Dispatched from Batkhela, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with nationwide Cash on Delivery across Pakistan
- WhatsApp support: 03107320224
How to Use Saffron
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Saffron tea or milk: soak 4–6 threads in warm water or milk for 10–15 minutes.
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Kheer, zarda, biryani, halwa: bloom the threads in warm milk or water, then add to the dish near the end of cooking.
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Storage: keep in an airtight container, away from light, heat, and moisture.
Saffron FAQs
Where is Bagh Honey saffron from?
Our saffron comes from Herat, Afghanistan, a region known for growing saffron. It is sold in a 1-gram pack and delivered across Pakistan.
Is Bagh Honey saffron lab-tested?
Yes. Our saffron was tested at the PCSIR Laboratories Complex, Peshawar (report PLC/MBC/362/2026). The lab confirmed, based on organoleptic and microscopic features, that the sample is genuine Crocus sativus (zafran).
How can I verify the saffron lab report?
Open the report image on this page or tap "View Lab Report (PDF)". Note the report number PLC/MBC/362/2026 and quote it to PCSIR Peshawar (plcpcsir@gmail.com, +92 91 9221432) to confirm.
What does the PCSIR report confirm about this saffron?
It confirms the botanical identity and purity of the sample: that it is real Crocus sativus saffron. It does not give ISO 3632 colouring-strength grades, crocin, safranal and picrocrocin values, or the place of origin.
How do I know if saffron is pure?
Real saffron threads are deep red with a slightly lighter orange tip, release colour slowly into warm water, and have a distinct, slightly bitter-sweet aroma. Threads that turn the water bright red at once, feel oily, or crumble into powder are suspect. A lab report from a recognised laboratory is the most reliable check.
How much saffron should I use?
A small pinch of 4–6 threads is usually enough for a cup of tea or milk, and a slightly larger pinch for a family-size pot of rice or kheer.
Do you deliver saffron across Pakistan with Cash on Delivery?
Yes. We dispatch from Batkhela, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and deliver nationwide in Pakistan with Cash on Delivery available.
How should I store saffron?
Store it in an airtight container in a cool, dark, dry place. Heat, light, and moisture reduce saffron's colour and aroma over time.