Editorial Policy

This page tells you exactly how every recipe on Zaffaron is made and what our quality process does — and doesn't — cover. We want you to know what you're getting before you cook.

How Every Recipe Is Made

Zaffaron uses an AI-assisted research and writing pipeline. The steps are:

1. Research (AI): Each recipe starts with AI-assisted research across multiple culinary references — traditional cookbooks, established publications, and public chef resources.
2. Drafting (AI): An AI model drafts the recipe with specific measurements, step-by-step instructions, and estimated cooking times based on the research.
3. Cross-Verification (AI): A second AI verification pass cross-checks ingredient ratios, cooking times, and techniques against additional reference sources.
4. Automated Quality Checks: Before publishing, each recipe passes a multi-gate automated review that checks:
   • Required fields and structured data are complete
   • Measurements and cooking times are realistic for the stated servings
   • Calorie and nutrition values are within sane ranges
   • A recipe image is present
   • Language and formatting meet our editorial standards
   The AI cross-verification pass above additionally aims to confirm that ingredients are used in the instructions and that steps are clear enough for a beginner.
5. Publishing: Recipes that pass all automated checks are published. Recipes that fail are kept unpublished until issues are resolved.

Important Disclosure

Zaffaron is a solo-founder project. Recipes are AI-researched, AI-drafted, and AI-verified. A human (the founder) operates the pipeline, monitors quality, and investigates reported issues — but does NOT personally cook and test each recipe before publishing.

This is an honest trade-off: AI-assisted workflows let us cover many cuisines deeply and consistently. They also mean recipes here are research-and-cross-reference-based, not hands-on-kitchen-tested. We're transparent about this because we believe you deserve to know.

Food Safety & Dietary Disclaimer

These recipes are provided for informational and culinary-reference purposes. Always verify ingredients against your own dietary needs, allergies, and local food-safety practices. If you have allergies, medical conditions, or dietary restrictions, consult the ingredient list carefully and, when relevant, a medical or nutritional professional.

Zaffaron does not provide medical or nutritional advice. We do not substitute for the expertise of professional chefs, registered dietitians, or food-safety authorities.

Corrections & Reported Issues

If you find an error — wrong measurements, a missing step, a food-safety concern, or cultural inaccuracy — please email hello@zaffaron.com with the recipe name and a description of the issue. We take corrections seriously and investigate every report.

Verification Levels

• Published: Passed our full automated quality pipeline.
• Under Review: A reported issue is being investigated; the recipe remains visible but may be updated.
• Unpublished: Did not pass quality checks; not visible on the site.

AI Assistance Disclosure

We use AI tools (currently GPT-5.2 for drafting and Gemini 3.1 Pro for verification) to research, write, and cross-check recipes. Images are generated by an AI image model (Gemini 3 Pro Image). A human monitors the pipeline and reviews reported problems.

AI is the current best-effort substitute for a larger editorial team. It is not equivalent to hands-on kitchen testing by a professional chef.

Looking Ahead

We plan to add user ratings, community feedback, and eventually human-expert review as Zaffaron grows. Our current automated verification is a foundation to build on — not a final destination.