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.
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.
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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.
Turmeric is a natural product (from Curcuma longaplant) known as Indian saffron.
A suitable substitute for saffron in recipes is turmeric, which provides a similar yellow color and a mild flavor.
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).
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).
Some suitable alternatives for saffron in recipes are turmeric, paprika, or safflower. These ingredients can provide a similar color and flavor profile to saffron in dishes.
Approximately 1 teaspoon of turmeric is often considered equivalent to one strand of saffron in terms of color and flavor intensity, though the two spices have very different flavor profiles. Turmeric is much more potent in color, while saffron is more aromatic and has a unique taste. However, it's important to note that the substitution may not yield the same culinary results due to these differences. For specific recipes, it’s best to use each spice as intended.
Nothing really substitutes for the flavor of saffron, but safflower, which does not have much flavor, is often used as a cheaper substitute to give a very similar color. Turmeric can also be used to give a yellow color, but it is strongly flavored, and its flavor is much different than saffron.
The spice known as 'Indian Saffron' is turmeric, which is also referred to as 'yellow root' due to its vibrant yellow color and rhizomatous root structure. Turmeric is widely used in Indian cuisine and traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Its distinctive flavor and color make it a staple in many dishes, particularly curries.
The best place is Iran. There are also Spanish Saffron from Mexico which is almost the same, not as flavorful but rich in color like Iranian Saffron, for lot less than Persian Saffron.