Pampore: India's Saffron Capital, A Legacy of 'Red Gold' Cultivation
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News18•24-01-2026, 23:14
Pampore: India's Saffron Capital, A Legacy of 'Red Gold' Cultivation
- •Pampore, in Pulwama district, Jammu and Kashmir, is India's saffron capital, renowned for its high-quality Kashmiri saffron.
- •Saffron cultivation in Pampore has a history of over a thousand years, thriving due to its cold, dry climate, elevated Karewa plateau, and well-drained soil.
- •Kashmiri saffron is distinguished by its deep red threads, intense aroma, vibrant color, and rich content of crocin, safranal, and picrocrocin.
- •The spice is hand-picked, sun-dried, and holds a GI tag, ensuring its authenticity and protecting it from counterfeits.
- •Saffron, often called 'red gold,' is vital to the local economy, supporting thousands of families, and is used in various Indian traditions, from cuisine to Ayurveda.
Why It Matters: Pampore, J&K, is India's saffron capital, producing world-renowned 'red gold' with a rich history and GI tag.
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