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No they are not! but for food coloring purposes, safflower is used as cheap substiture of saffron. both are edible.

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What are the common names of the safflower plant?

False saffron, dyer's saffron, American saffron, bastard saffron, Mexican saffron, and zaffer. In Chinese medicine, safflower flower is called hong hua; in India it is known as koosumbha.


Is There A Flower That Starts With 's'?

Sunflower, shamrock, saffron, safflower


What is kasubha?

Kasubha, also called chimichanga, is a dye and food colouring extracted from the safflower plant. Its similarity to saffron leads many sites to say they are the same thing, but saffron comes from the crocus plant.


Is there a flower that's name starts with S?

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What is safflower plant flowers used for?

They are sometimes used in cooking to a cheap alternative to Saffron.


What are some suitable alternatives for saffron in recipes that call for its unique flavor and color, as a saffron replacement?

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.


What can you use instead of saffron?

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.


Where would you import saffron from?

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.


Do sunflower seeds and safflower oil get same results in belly fat loss?

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Is safflower oil made with nuts of any kind?

Safflower oil is made from the seeds of the safflower plant; nuts aren't used.


Will taking safflower oil increase cla in body?

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How many calories are in safflower oil?

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