How to store and ship Persian saffron without losing quality
Light, moisture, heat and air are saffron's four enemies. How to pack, store and ship it so colour and aroma arrive intact.
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Iranian pistachios and dates: a guide to varieties and grades
Akbari or Fandoghi, Mazafati or Piarom? How Iran's two flagship export crops are classified, and what importers should specify.
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Super Negin, Negin, Sargol, Pushal: what the Iranian grade names mean, how ISO 3632 measures quality, and how to buy with confidence.
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Direct reduction: how Iran makes steel with natural gas
Most of the world's steel starts in a blast furnace. Most of Iran's does not. A short guide to the direct-reduction route, DRI and HBI.
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Edible gold explained: E175, carats and best practice
What makes gold edible, what the E175 code means, and how pastry chefs and chocolatiers get flawless results with gold leaf and flakes.
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How to pitch Nena Ventures
What we look for in a start-up, what to put in your deck, and how our investment process works, from first call to partnership.
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