To be exact, saffron was introduced in Spain during the Arabic domination. Arabic cooking was very rich in herbaceous flavourings and saffron was the most important, used as colouring and seasoning in most of their recipes.

     Saffron has been used throughout History because of its medicinal properties as well as its colouring power and nice aroma.

     In the Ancient Egypt saffron was used as an aromatic essence and excellent dye. In Classical Greece, as an excellent perfume and in compositions for medicinal prescriptions.

     Romans used saffron as an infusion and even as an aphrodisiac.