Imeretian saffron (French marigold)

Tagetes patula

spice · flower

Dried, ground bright orange marigold petals, which color and flavor satsivi, kharcho and the khmeli-suneli blend.

Origin

Georgia (Imereti)

Season (United States)

all year round

Preparation

The powder is stirred into the sauce or spice blend during cooking, a teaspoon per dish; it colours and flavours, and is eaten with it.

Molecules

In small amounts, not counted Lutein and zeaxanthin

Did you know?

Despite its name, this “saffron” has nothing to do with the crocus: it is a garden flower.