Saffron is one of the most expensive and popular spices in the world, which is prepared from the dried flowers of turmeric. Saffron has very high nutritional, therapeutic, color and fragrance properties and is used in cooking, perfumery, dyeing, pharmaceutical and beverage making, therefore its packaging, especially saffron packaging with metal packaging containers, is very important. Iranian saffron is one of the best and highest quality types of saffron in the world, which is exported to more than 50 countries.
Saffron packaging is one of the most important factors in maintaining the quality, increasing the durability and added value of this product. In addition to creating a protective cover for saffron, saffron packaging should provide the customer with the opportunity to view and choose saffron and also provide the necessary information about the product, producer, origin, date and storage conditions. In this article, we will examine the advantages and disadvantages of different types of saffron packaging containers, especially metal packaging containers.
All kinds of packaging containers
Different containers can be used for packing saffron, which are different in terms of material, shape, size, color and design. Some of these dishes are:
- Glass or crystal saffron containers: these types of containers have a beautiful and transparent appearance that provide the customer with the opportunity to see saffron. Glass containers are resistant to moisture, heat and light and preserve the aroma and taste of saffron. But these containers have a lot of weight and volume and are vulnerable to impact and breakage. Also, these containers need strong and sealed lids to prevent air penetration and saffron contamination.
- Plastic containers: These types of containers have less weight and volume than glass containers and are more resistant to impact and breakage. Plastic containers can be transparent or colored and various designs and writings can be printed on them. But these containers may cause saffron to lose its aroma and taste, and they may also transfer their chemicals to saffron. Therefore, quality and standard plastic containers should be used for packing saffron.
- Saffron metal containers: These types of containers have advantages such as high resistance to moisture, heat, light, impact and breakage. Metal containers can preserve the aroma and taste of saffron well and prevent air penetration and contamination of saffron. Metal containers can be decorated with various colors and designs and give saffron an attractive and quality appearance. But these containers have more weight and cost than glass and plastic containers and may also cause corrosion and oxidation. Therefore, you should use quality and stainless metal containers for packing saffron.
Advantages of packing saffron with metal containers
Considering the comparison of saffron packaging containers, it can be said that metal containers are one of the best options for special packaging of saffron. Packing saffron with metal containers has the following advantages:
- Maintaining the quality of saffron: metal containers prevent the entry of air, moisture, light and substances contaminated with saffron and prevent the color, aroma and taste of saffron from changing. Metal containers keep saffron fresh and fragrant and its nutritional and healing properties are not lost.
- Increasing the added value of saffron: metal containers with the design and printing of various and beautiful colors and designs give saffron an attractive and high-quality appearance and make saffron appear as a luxury and valuable product in the eyes of customers. Metal containers can display the trade marks, logos, names and contact information of saffron producers well and increase customers' recognition and trust in the saffron brand. Metal containers can also provide customers with useful information about the origin, quality, date and storage conditions of saffron and increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Reusability of metal containers: Metal containers are durable and can be used again and again to pack saffron or other products. This reduces packaging costs and also reduces the waste produced. Metal containers are also recyclable and can be sold as scrap metal and generate income for saffron producers. Reusing and recycling metal containers protects the environment and reduces pollution caused by disposable containers.
the conclusion
Saffron packaging is one of the important factors in maintaining the quality and increasing the added value of this product. Metal containers are one of the best options for special packaging of saffron, which have advantages such as high resistance, preservation of aroma and taste, creating an attractive and high-quality appearance, the possibility of reuse and recycling, and environmental protection. Packaging saffron with metal packaging containers can help saffron producers to market their products better and keep their customers satisfied and loyal.
