Saffron turns water green

[watscooken]

I've been cooking with saffron on and off for years. I just got some at Whole Foods and noticed that some of the threads become clear, devoid of any color. In addition, it turned the water green. Is this normal?

 

[rascal]

I've been cooking with saffron on and off for years. I just got some at Whole Foods and noticed that some of the threads become clear, devoid of any color. In addition, it turned the water green. Is this normal?

No, it shouldn't .

Russ

 

[MypinchofItaly]

I've been cooking with saffron on and off for years. I just got some at Whole Foods and noticed that some of the threads become clear, devoid of any color. In addition, it turned the water green. Is this normal?

 

[CraigC]

Welcome! I've never seen saffron turn liquid green. I'd check the source of that saffron, it could be fake.

 

[GadgetGuy]

I've heard of it turning stuff yellow, but GREEN?!! That's so not right!!