Saffron, obtained from the pistils of the Crocus Sativa plant, has a honey and hay-like aroma and is enriched with minerals, anthocyanins, flavonoids, glycosides, alkaloids and kaempferol. It is used as a spice for cooking and gives a golden color to foods like risotto, paella, etc. How to use: First the pistils are boiled and left in warm water for 20-30 minutes. The resulting liquid is then added to the cooking. An alternative way of preparation is to heat the pistils in a pan over medium heat and then grind them by turning them into powder, which is thrown over the cooking. It can also be consumed as a drink in the form of tea, with anti-depressant, anti-bacterial and anti-septic properties.