Highly Prized Red Spice, Turns Risotto Yellow

This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from New York, New York!, Group 373, Puzzle 5 (Jackson Heights).

Question is: Highly Prized Red Spice, Turns Risotto Yellow

and the answer is: SAFFRON

Word Meaning:

SAFFRON — A plant of species Crocus sativus, a crocus.

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