Saffron

Saffron

A great source of fibre, minerals, and vitamins, herbs and spices have a very good environmental impact, although they can be quite water-intensive. Spices are a great way to enhance the flavour of recipes, helping to reduce the need for salt and dressings.

Data

Environmental score

For producing 1kg

Water Footprint

Water Footprint

731000 liters water/kg

Carbon Footprint

Carbon Footprint

0.5 kg CO2e/kg

Nutritional information

For 100g

  • Proteins (g)11.4
  • Fat (g)5.9
  • Saturated Fat (g)1.6
  • Monounsaturated Fat (g)0.4
  • Polyunsaturated Fat (g)2.1
  • Carbohydrates (g)61.5
  • Salt (g)42.4
  • Fibre (g)3.9