The Regulating Council for the Origin Denomination “Saffron from la Mancha” ensures that the strict norms concerning quality control are fulfilled. These standards guarantee that the saffron corresponds to the latest harvest being offered to the consumer in thread form, never ground in order to avoid any kind of fraud. Maximun net weight allowed per package is 100 g.
     Mancha saffron organoleptic characteristics offer a product with a flexible and resistant appearance, with bright red coloured stigmas, a strong aroma and a dry and lasting taste.
     Analytical characteristics establish a minimun colouring power of 200 units.
     Packed Mancha saffron which fulfils the aforementioned specifications must be identified with the Origin Denomination “Saffron from la Mancha” label with a different registration number on each package.

Look for this label (Registered DO label)

     Distributors and consumers must recognize this label which is the only one that guarantees that the saffron packed is Mancha Saffron and actually comes from La Mancha region, not other origins.

     Several saffron dealers do not carry out the applicable regulations and sell Greek or Iranian saffron as Spanish Mancha Saffron.