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Not at all, except that they are both yellow-orange colored.
Saffron is a very expensive spice made from the stigmas of a middle-eastern flower.
Turmeric is made from a root of an Asian plant, and it's color outweighs its taste.
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Is there a turmeric subsitute?
Turmeric is a common substitute for saffron because saffron is very expensive to buy but if a recipe calls for turmeric you can use saffron instead.
Is turmeric and saffron the same?
No, turmeric and saffron are totally different things.Turmeric used for its strong yellow colour not its flavor, which is very mild whereas saffron is used for its golden colour.It comes from the crocus sativus flower's stigma, which is referred to as a saffron thread.
Which of these was known as Indian saffron in the medieval period?
Turmeric.
What spice comes from the crocus?
The very expensive spice Saffron is derived from the flower of the saffron crocus.
What is an alternative spice for saffron?
There is no real substitute for saffron. However, you can use turmeric (but be careful when using as turmeric, it has a very strong taste and a little bit too much can overpower the flavour of the dish).
Is there a Guardian angel called saffron?
No, saffron is a spice.
What spice can you use in place of turmeric?
Cayenne Pepper, Perhaps? Used sparingly, at least compared with the amount of chili powder you would normally used.
What is a saffron substitute?
Apparently there is no real substitute for Saffron; however, there are two reasonable replacement options: you can go to a Mexican grocery store and use "Mexican Saffron" or you can use Turmeric (use less Turmeric as it has a stronger flavor than Saffron and can overpower the recipe).
The dearest spice in the world?
The dearest spice in the world is saffron
Is saffron a type of orange?
No. Saffron is a spice derived from the dried stigma of the flower of the saffron crocus.
What is saffron spice?
Crocus stamen
What is a common Mongolian spice?
saffron
