Iranian grade 1 sargol saffron grown on organic saffron farms in Iran using no chemical fertilizers or additives to cultivate. The saffron was harvested in October 2010. The packaging tin is a beautiful golden metal that has a window in its center that allows you to see the saffron strands inside.This saffron is ISO 3632 saffron standard. We at all times maintain highest quality standards in order to bring to you the finest quality Iranian sargol saffron. Produced using the most modern methods to insure you receive the best quality saffron in the world.