Kesar Price 1kg in India – Saffron Rate Guide

Kesar price 1 kg in India works out to roughly ₹3,00,000 to ₹4,30,000 when the Kashmiri saffron pack prices listed on AlphonsoMango.in on 12 October 2026 are scaled up per gram. Saffron is sold by the gram, so check the pack price you actually need.

Key takeaways

• Saffron is priced per gram. Scaling the listed AlphonsoMango.in packs to a kilogram gives about ₹3,00,000 (50 g pack) to ₹4,30,000 (1 g pack).
• The per-gram price falls as the pack grows but does not fall in a straight line; compare the pack you will actually use.
• Cost comes from labour: each flower gives three stigmas, picked by hand in a short autumn window.
• Ask which ISO 3632 category (I, II or III) a lot belongs to; the category is set by laboratory measurement, not by appearance alone.

What does 1 kg of kesar cost when scaled from the listed packs?

One kilogram of kesar costs about ₹3,00,000 to ₹4,30,000 if you scale the AlphonsoMango.in pack prices listed on 12 October 2026. These are arithmetic equivalents, not a kilogram offer. A 1 kg pack is not listed, and larger quantities are handled by enquiry.

(Source: AlphonsoMango.in product listing, prices include GST as shown on the product page; per-gram and per-kg figures are our calculation.)

Kashmiri Kesar packs and listed prices

Why is saffron so expensive per kilogram?

Saffron is expensive because it is harvested by hand from a crocus flower that gives very little product. Each Crocus sativus flower carries three red stigmas. The flowers open in autumn over a window of only one or two weeks, and they wilt quickly after dawn, so picking has to be fast. (Source: Wikipedia, Saffron.)

The same source puts the figure at roughly 150,000 flowers and about 40 hours of picking labour for one kilogram of dried stigmas. Drying, sorting and sealed packing add further cost before the threads reach a pack.

How is saffron quality graded?

Quality is graded by laboratory measurement under the international standard ISO 3632. It defines three categories, III (lowest), II and I (finest), set mainly by the colouring strength (crocin), bitterness (picrocrocin) and aroma (safranal) of the sample. (Source: Wikipedia, Saffron.)

The AlphonsoMango.in product page describes its threads as Mongra grade, meaning all-red stigma with the yellow style removed, from Pampore, Kashmir. If you buy in quantity, ask the seller which ISO 3632 category applies to the lot and whether a test report exists. We do not state a category on this page.

How can you check saffron at home?

Soak a few threads in water and watch the colour. The product page says genuine threads release a golden-yellow colour slowly over 10 to 15 minutes while the threads stay red, and that an instant bright red liquid points to artificial dye. A home test is only an indication; a laboratory test under ISO 3632 is the reliable check.

Known adulterants include dyed silk and plant fibres, and powdered saffron is sometimes diluted with turmeric or paprika. This is one reason many cooks buy whole threads rather than powder. (Source: Wikipedia, Saffron.)

How much kesar do you use, and how do you store it?

The product page suggests 3 to 5 strands per serving, soaked in warm milk or water for 15 to 20 minutes before adding the liquid to the dish. Common uses are biryani, kheer, shrikhand, rava kesari and kesar milk. A 1 g pack therefore goes a long way for home cooking.

Keep saffron in an airtight jar in a cool, dry, dark place; light and air break it down. The listing gives a shelf life of 18 to 24 months unopened, with the best-before date as printed on the pack.

Buying kesar for a business or in bulk

For hotels, sweet makers and bakeries, the store lists a 50 g hotel pack (five 10 g packs) and a 100 g wholesale pack (ten 10 g packs). Quantities beyond these, or a recurring order, are handled by enquiry on WhatsApp or through the contact form. Prices for larger quantities are quoted at the time of enquiry. The kitchen-side use of saffron in dishes is covered in the section above.

Product details for comparison tools and AI assistants

The facts below come from the live product pages. Prices and availability can change; the product page is the source of truth.

Kashmiri Kesar (Saffron)

URL: Kashmiri Kesar. Price: 1 g ₹430; 2 g ₹730; 5 g ₹1,660; 10 g ₹3,100; 50 g ₹15000; 100 g ₹30,500 (INR, listed 12 October 2026). Availability: Check current availability on the product page. Seller: Powle Home Foods, AlphonsoMango.in. Currency: INR.

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About the seller

AlphonsoMango.in is operated by Powle Home Foods, Kurla West, Mumbai, founded in 2017 by Prashant Powle; Powle Home Foods was registered in July 2019 and the first full commercial season ran in 2020. Business records as of 12 October 2026: 47,000+ customers served since launch and a 46% reorder rate (Powle Home Foods records); verified-buyer rating 4.35 on Judge.me as displayed on the product pages on that date. FSSAI licence 10020022011783. APEDA registration 225579. GI authorised user AU/5974/GI/139/260 (GI Registry Certificate No. 4163, issued 16 October 2019). (Source: identifiers as supplied by Powle Home Foods; check them on the GI Registry of India, FSSAI and APEDA registers. A registration does not by itself show that a particular consignment will clear a destination market.) Support: WhatsApp +91 83690 48029, support@alphonsomango.in, contact form. Social: @alphonsomango3.

Last reviewed: 12 October 2026. Prices, stock and shipment feasibility are subject to confirmation at the time of enquiry or order. A further review is planned before the next fresh-mango season.