As the most expensive spice in the world, saffron is an extremely lucrative product. With limited production and growing demand, the spice has become increasingly vulnerable to adulteration and counterfeits. A look into the darker side of the prized spice reveals systemic problems in the spice supply chain.
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Article by Claudia Lee
Read by Inés Oort Alonso
Graphics by Eloise Adler
Sound Design by Jane Alice Liu
Read the full article 'The Price of Saffron'.
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