What is saffron? Saffron known by its general name of saffron and scientific name of crocus sativus is the most precious herb earth. In cooking: Saffron is used in the production of butter, cheese, sausage, margarine, and cake-powder, variety of desserts, carbonated drinks, jelly, ice-cream, sugar candy, cakes, cookies, breadcrumbs, some soap, seafood, rice, chicken…