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Following graphic demonstrates that in Spain saffron threads areat first rank, followed by saffron powder. Due to the high price of saffron,the consumer prefers to verify quality through saffron threads.There are also other factors contributing to the preference for saffronthreads. For instance, housewives have a unique knowledge on howto obtain the maximum organoleptic qualities from saffron. Followingtable demonstrates clearly a preference in saffron threads compared tosaffron powder.Table 33 shows total and partial consumption of saffron in Spain(in filaments/powder).Year 2003 2004 2005Total 4.351 4.433 3.338Threads 3.051 3.086 2.383Powder 1.300 1.347 955Table 33 total and partial consumption in Spain(kg)In Sardinia, saffron is used mainly as powder. Nevertheless, duringlast years, restaurant owners started using saffron threads for mealpreparation.196