Ristoris Saffron Sauce is a ready-to-use gastronomic cream in a 380 g glass jar (425 ml), packed in cases of 6 jars. Created for professional kitchens, it enriches appetizers, garnishes first courses and enhances both fish and meat dishes with the golden colour and unmistakable aroma of saffron, delivering a consistent result without rehydration times or dosing errors.
What Is Saffron Sauce
Saffron sauce is a delicate and refined preparation based on saffron, designed to bring the colour and aroma of one of the world's most precious spices directly to the plate. In its ready-to-use format it replaces the classic technique of dissolving saffron powder in warm stock, guaranteeing the same golden intensity in every service.
The jar format with 380 g of product (425 ml) is the standard chosen by Ristoris for food service: easy to portion, quick to close again and suited to the pace of a professional line.
Saffron: History and Origin
Crocus sativus has been cultivated for over 3,000 years. It was introduced to Italy in the 13th century by the Dominican friar Domenico Santucci, who brought it from Toledo in Spain to Navelli, near L'Aquila, giving rise to the tradition of Zafferano dell'Aquila DOP.
Saffron remains one of the most precious spices in the world: between 150,000 and 200,000 flowers, harvested by hand, are needed to obtain just 1 kg of dried stigmas. In Italian gastronomy its most famous expression dates back to 1574, with the legend of the golden risotto served at a wedding banquet during the construction of the Milan Cathedral.
The Producer: Ristoris
Ristoris is an Italian company specialised in the production and distribution of food specialities for the HoReCa channel, with more than 20 product ranges covering regional Italian specialities and international references. Raw materials are carefully selected, favouring Italian origin whenever possible, and processing takes place in facilities certified to ISO, BRC and IFS standards.
Professional Uses
The saffron sauce is added at the end of cooking, gently warmed and never boiled, because saffron loses its aromas above 80 °C. Typical applications in the professional kitchen include:
- Finishing risotto: stir 30-50 g per portion into the rice off the heat, together with butter and Parmigiano.
- Fresh pasta: dress tagliolini, ravioli or gnocchi with the warmed sauce, loosened with a ladle of cooking water.
- Fish dishes: nappe fillets of white fish, scallops or prawns just before serving.
- Meat and poultry: accompany chicken breast, veal medallions or guinea fowl.
- Appetizers: spread on croutons, vol-au-vents or savoury tartlets for banqueting.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Do not boil the sauce or add it at the start of cooking: high heat dissipates the volatile aromas of saffron. Do not serve it cold from storage on warm dishes; bring it gently to temperature first. Finally, do not confuse a real saffron preparation with products coloured with turmeric or safflower, which give colour but none of the characteristic hay and honey notes.
Technical Specifications
Ready-to-use saffron sauce in a 380 g glass jar (425 ml), 6 jars per case, EAN 8056515247265, supplier code 004025. Store at room temperature in a cool, dry place away from light; after opening, keep refrigerated at 0-4 °C. Produced by Ristoris in Italy in ISO, BRC and IFS certified facilities.
Delivery and Logistics
B2B and B2C delivery from the LAPA warehouse in Embrach (Zurich). Direct distribution with the LAPA fleet across Zurich, Winterthur, Kloten, Aargau, Schaffhausen, St. Gallen, Lucerne, Bern and Basel. For Ticino (Lugano, Mendrisio, Locarno), French-speaking Switzerland (Geneva, Lausanne, Fribourg), Valais (Sion, Martigny) and Grisons (Chur, Davos) shipping within 24-48 hours with certified partner couriers such as Swiss Post, Planzer and Galliker. As an ambient product, it requires no cold chain and is ideal for stocking up.
Who It Is For
Designed for restaurants, risotto-focused trattorias, fish restaurants, hotels, caterers, banqueting services, gastronomie and Italian delicatessens, as well as private customers passionate about Italian cuisine who want a restaurant-grade saffron sauce at home.
