Quick answer: The main saffron grades are Sargol (top red stigma tips), Super Negin (long, thick, all-red threads — the premium presentation grade), and Pushal (red stigma with some yellow style). For everyday cooking and wellness, Sargol gives the strongest colour and aroma per rupee. Super Negin is prized for its long unbroken threads and is often chosen for gifting.
Why saffron grade matters as much as price
When people compare saffron (zafran / زعفران) in Pakistan, they usually look at price per gram. But two packs at the same price can be completely different products — because grade decides how much colour, aroma and active compound you actually get. Understanding grades is the single best way to avoid overpaying, or paying premium money for a weak, low-grade cut.
Saffron grades explained
| Grade | What it is | Strength |
|---|---|---|
| Super Negin | Long, thick, whole red threads with no yellow style. The most visually premium grade. | Very high |
| Sargol | Only the top red stigma tips, cut from the thread. Highest colouring power per gram. | Very high |
| Pushal | Red stigma with a little yellow style still attached. | Medium–high |
| Bunch / Dasteh | Full threads including the yellow/white style, tied in a bunch. | Lower |
| Konj / Style | The yellow-white base only. Very weak — mostly filler. | Very low |
The rule of thumb: the more red and the less yellow, the higher the grade — because the red stigma holds nearly all of saffron's colour (crocin), aroma (safranal) and flavour (picrocrocin). Yellow style adds weight but almost no value.
What is Super Negin saffron?
Super Negin is the top presentation grade of Iranian saffron: long, thick, uniformly deep-red threads with the yellow style removed. Because the threads are kept whole and unbroken, it looks striking — which is why it is the grade most often bought for gifting, weddings, and premium retail packs. Its colour strength (measured as crocin content) is very high, typically in the same top band as Sargol.
You'll see it searched as “super negin saffron”, “negin saffron”, or “super negin saffron price”. The name refers to thread size and appearance, not a different flower — it is still the same Crocus sativus stigma.
Sargol vs Super Negin — which should you buy?
| Sargol | Super Negin | |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Short red tips, broken | Long, whole red threads |
| Colour strength | Very high per gram | Very high |
| Best for | Daily cooking, tea, wellness — best value | Gifting, presentation, premium packs |
| Price | Excellent value | Usually a little higher (you pay for thread length) |
Honestly: for the biryani pot, zafrani doodh or a daily wellness routine, Sargol is the smarter buy — you're paying for pure colour and aroma, not thread length. Choose Super Negin when the look matters (a gift) or you simply prefer whole threads. Both are top-tier; neither is “fake” if genuine.
What grade Cure by Pure sells
We supply Grade A+ Sargol — only the top crimson stigma tips, no yellow style — sourced directly from Iranian farmers and lab-tested for purity. We chose Sargol because it gives our customers the most colour, aroma and value per gram for everyday Pakistani cooking and wellness. A single gram takes roughly 150 hand-picked flowers, which is why real, high-grade saffron can never be genuinely cheap.
How grade affects price
Higher grades (Sargol, Super Negin) cost more per gram than Pushal or Bunch because they are almost entirely the valuable red part. If a “premium Sargol” or “Super Negin” pack is priced like bunch saffron, be cautious — either the grade is mislabelled or it isn't pure. For the full price breakdown by gram, tola and pack, see our saffron price in Pakistan guide.
How to check the grade yourself
- Look at the colour ratio: mostly deep red = high grade; visible yellow/white strands = lower grade or padded weight.
- Read the label: it should state the grade (Sargol, Super Negin, Pushal). “Premium saffron” with no grade tells you nothing.
- Do the water test: real saffron of any high grade releases golden-yellow colour slowly over 10–15 minutes while threads stay red. Instant dark-red water means dye. See our full purity guide.
Saffron price in Pakistan
| Pack | Price (PKR) |
|---|---|
| Solo Pack — 1g | Rs.1,400 |
| Pack of Two — 2g | Rs.2,500 |
| Pack of Five — 5g | Rs.6,000 — best value |
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Prices updated 2026. Cash on delivery available across Pakistan.
Important: Saffron is a food spice, not a medicine. It does not diagnose, treat, or cure any condition. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or on medication, please consult your doctor before regular use.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best grade of saffron?
Sargol and Super Negin are the two top grades. Sargol gives the most colour and aroma per gram (best value); Super Negin has the longest, most beautiful whole threads (best for gifting).
What is Super Negin saffron?
The premium presentation grade — long, thick, all-red Iranian threads with the yellow style removed. Same flower as other grades, selected for thread size and appearance.
Is Negin better than Sargol?
Not in strength — both are top grades with very high colour. Negin wins on looks (whole long threads); Sargol usually wins on price per gram. For cooking and wellness, Sargol is the practical choice.
What is Super Negin saffron price in Pakistan?
Genuine top-grade Iranian saffron (Sargol or Super Negin) realistically runs about Rs.800–2,500 per gram depending on grade and seller. Cure by Pure Grade A+ Sargol starts at Rs.1,400/gram.
Which saffron grade should I buy for daily use?
Sargol — it delivers full colour and aroma for biryani, kheer, zafrani doodh and tea without paying extra for thread length.
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