Heray Spice

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Company Overview – Heray Spice

Heray Spice is a US Army Interpreter veteran-founded, mission-driven company specializing in premium Afghan saffron and ethically sourced spices. Based in Chicago and rooted in the rich agricultural heritage of Herat, Afghanistan, we partner directly with small-scale farmers through a cooperative model that ensures fair pay, sustainable practices, and full traceability from farm to jar.

Our Focus

Heray Spice is focused on delivering the highest quality saffron while empowering Afghan farmers through education, fair trade, and direct partnerships. We are committed to quality, transparency, and social impact — connecting global markets to the authentic flavors of Afghanistan.

Our Saffron

We offer Grade A+ saffron, which exceeds ISO 3632 Category I standards. Our saffron is hand-harvested, lab-tested, and carefully packed to preserve its deep red threads, strong aroma, and powerful color and flavor. We carry:

- Premium Super Negin Saffron (all red stigmas, no yellow or floral waste)

- Pushal Saffron (with small yellow ends for culinary use)

- Bunch Saffron (whole stigma, traditional style)

- Saffron Powder (pure, fine ground)

- Saffron Extract (for nutraceutical, beverage, and beauty applications)

All products are Non-GMO, OU Kosher certified, and lab-tested for purity and potency.


Applications

Our saffron is used across multiple industries, including:

• Food & Beverage (spices, tea, baking, culinary blends)

• Nutraceuticals & Supplements (extracts for mood, energy, vision, and anti-inflammatory benefits)

• Health & Wellness (tinctures, capsules, and functional beverages)

• Cosmetics & Personal Care (anti-aging, skin brightening, and aromatherapy)


Mission & Values


Heray Spice was founded with a mission to:

• Promote ethical sourcing and sustainable agriculture

• Provide economic opportunities to Afghan farmers and their families

• Share the authentic taste and story of Afghan saffron with the world

Our values are rooted in integrity, transparency, traceability, quality, and impact.


Looking Ahead

We are expanding into value-added saffron products, including:

-Liquid and powder extracts standardized for saffronal, crocin, and safranal content

-Functional food and beverage ingredients

-Private-label saffron wellness lines

Contract Manufacturers/Service Providers
Co-PackingPrivate Label
Independent Service Providers
Certification, GMOCertification, GMPCertification, HalalCertification, Kosher
Regions
United Arab EmiratesAfghanistanUnited KingdomUnited States

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