Safflower (Flor de Azafrán), also known as Mexican saffron, comes from the safflower plant, a member of the daisy family. The seeds are pressed into cooking oil and the dried flower petals are used as a Mexican seasoning to impart a yellow hue and mild flavor to foods. In Mexican dishes, safflower adds bright color to saffron rice and to chicken or seafood and rice entrees, just as Spanish saffron is used in paella. Dried safflower is also made into an herbal tea that is said to support health. Safflower is one of the many products offered by El Guapo and you can be confident that they are of the highest quality. For the past 30 years, El Guapo has provided ingredients to make delicious, authentic Mexican meals for your family.