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The trajectory of saffron’s popularity began to wane by the 18th century due to socioeconomic shifts and changing tastes. As factory labor became more appealing and new exotic spices entered the European market, saffron found less favor in dishes. The advent of the Puritanical movement, with its focus on simpler food, contributed to saffron's decline, leaving it on the fringes of culinary traditions.