Sourced from Herat · Based in Oldenburg, Germany

Almas
Safran

Negin Premium · Grade A

Grade A Negin Premium Safran, hand-picked and dried in the high valleys of Herat, Afghanistan — carefully packed and shipped to you from Oldenburg, Germany, by the same family that has tended these crocus fields for generations.

Direct from HeratHand-picked Crimson ThreadsPacked in Oldenburg
Our Story

A story
from
Herat.

Every thread of Almas Safran tells a story that begins in Herat, Afghanistan, where generations of our family have carefully cultivated and harvested saffron by hand. The unique climate of the region produces saffron renowned for its rich aroma, vivid color, and high concentration of valuable compounds. Often called “red gold,” saffron is among the world’s most precious spices, cherished for its culinary excellence, natural antioxidants, and centuries of cultural and wellness significance.

Each flower yields only three crimson threads. Those threads are separated the very same morning they are picked, dried gently in the cool mountain air, and sealed before they ever lose their perfume. Nothing rushed. Nothing diluted.

100%
Hand-picked threads
Grade A
Negin certified quality
Safran threads harvest
Afghan heritage
Safran macro
Safran product
The Collection

Four sizes.
One unbroken standard.

Every jar contains the same Grade A Negin Safran — the only thing that changes is how much of it you take home. Place an inquiry below and we will arrange shipping from Oldenburg.

Sampler

0.5g

A taste of Herat

A delicate starter pinch of Grade A Negin Safran — perfect for one or two special dishes.

From
€4
0.5 grams · Grade A Negin · Ships from Oldenburg
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Most Loved

1g

Everyday luxury

Our most loved size. Crimson threads with a long aromatic finish for everyday cooking that feels special.

From
€7
1 gram · Grade A Negin · Ships from Oldenburg
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Best Value

5g

Family-sized

A generous family jar — ideal for celebrations, baking, and weeks of golden meals.

From
€15
5 grams · Grade A Negin · Ships from Oldenburg
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Wholesale

1kg

Wholesale & chefs

Restaurant and wholesale grade — directly sourced from our family farms in Herat. Contact us for bespoke orders.

From
€4,500
1 kilogram · Grade A Negin · Ships from Oldenburg
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Independently Certified

Tested at origin.
Tested again on arrival.

Every batch of Almas Safran carries two independent certificates — one from the saffron quality lab in Herat at harvest, and a second from a DAKKS‑accredited laboratory in Oldenburg after the threads land in Germany. Click any certificate below to view the full document.

CERTIFIEDISO3632
Origin Certification · Herat

ISO 3632 Quality Certificate

Independently tested for chemical, physical and microbiological compliance with ISO 3632‑1:2010 and ISO 3632‑2:2010 — the international standard for saffron quality.

Directorate of Agriculture, Irrigation & Livestock — Herat, Afghanistan
Colouring Strength (Crocine)
293.4
Cat I min: 200
Flavour Strength (Picrocrocin)
102.3
Cat I min: 70
Aroma Strength (Safranal)
30.6
within 20–50 range
Artificial Colorants
Absent
Cat I compliant
Issued March 2025
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DAKKS LAB
Microbiology Lab Report · Oldenburg

LUFA Nord‑West Lab Analysis

After arriving in Germany, every batch is independently re‑tested at LUFA Nord‑West in Oldenburg for microbiological safety, following DIN EN ISO methods.

LUFA Nord‑West · DAKKS‑accredited German food safety laboratory
Salmonella spp.
Not detected
in 25 g sample
Escherichia coli
< 10 KbE/g
below detection limit
Schimmelpilze (Molds)
20 KbE/g
< 40 KbE/g (DGHM)
Direct Consumption
Approved
no heating required
Issued July 2025
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ISO 3632 Compliant
Cat I quality
DAKKS Accredited Lab
German food safety
Salmonella · Not Detected
in 25g sample
Direct Consumption Safe
no heating required
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Tell us how much Safran you would like and where to send it. We reply personally — usually within a day — and ship from Oldenburg to your kitchen.

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