Updated March 13th, 2020 at 22:36 IST
Edible flowers like Calendula, Pansies, Borage Blossoms that are very popular
Edible flowers are very commonly used to add essence in cocktails, desserts, etc. Check out this list of ten edible flowers that can be consumed by everyone.
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Edible flowers are a very common ingredient, and edible flowers recipes include salads, cocktails, and champagnes. There are multiple edible flowers for cakes and desserts as well. Check out these following list of edible flowers that should be tried out by everyone.
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Borage blossoms are blue, star-shaped flowers from the Borage plant that taste similar to cucumbers. They are used in salads from Elizabethan times.
Super stoked on our #borageblossoms coming in strong this #summer @kaleymaemae #garden @culinarycalendr @ModFarm pic.twitter.com/RJgbVdAbv4
— Nate Singer (@Boulderbutcher)
Calendula is known as the poor man’s saffron as it tastes very similar when sautéed in olive oil to release its essence. Uncooked petals possess a more subtle and slightly spicy taste.
Flowers of #Calendula officinalis plant, also known as Garden marigold, have been used topically for generations to heal skin irritations. More at https://t.co/a5XfbEAmTR. pic.twitter.com/JTJyjWF9wm
— Boiron USA (@BoironUSA)
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Zucchini blossoms are yellow flowers of the Zucchini plant that have a distinctive sweet taste. They are enjoyed mostly stuffed with herbs and goat cheese or on pizza.
Look what we have! #ZucchiniBlossoms pic.twitter.com/Ncj5dH7j
— Dante.Omaha (@danteomaha)
Hibiscus flowers are edible flowers that have a very cranberry-like flavour. This makes it perfect for cocktails or teas.
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— Dream Yard Team (@DreamYardTeam)
Lavender, which is also an edible flower, has a sweet taste that can do wonders when added to cocktails or champagnes or on to desserts like vanilla ice cream.
Why yes, I do have more flowers to share. 🤗 Day 87/365
— Lisa Kennedy (@nwframeofmind)
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The gorgeous-looking Nasturtium flowers possess a peppery taste almost like watercress, and this makes it ideal for summer rice paper roll dishes.
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— SangeenKhanYousafzai (@sangeenihsan)
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Pansies have a grassy, minty flavour. The pansies are edible flowers that work wonders with herb-flavoured summer cocktails and fruit salads.
I love #pansies pic.twitter.com/rQ8KhPmXyu
— Joy (@joyfulng)
Roses are a very common edible flower that tastes very subtle and fruity so they go well with jam, tea, soups, desserts, etc.
Yes, flowers make me happy too 😋
— TheaLush (@TheaLush)
Thank you 😊 #roses #orchids #flowers #happy #spoiled #gifts pic.twitter.com/FtuDf1kxRx
Sage flowers have a soft, yet sweet savoury favour with beautiful colour that adds a different dimension to every dish. In the summertime, it goes well added with lemon and other garden treats.
Bees loving the flowering sage #communitygarden #savethebees #sageflowers #natureinthecity pic.twitter.com/EOCyGSVdO8
— whitecrossgoesgreen (@whitecrossgoesg)
Violets are edible flowers that have a sweet floral taste and go great with salads, desserts, or iced drinks.
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— Dr Alicia Colson FRGS, FI'10 (@colson_alicia)
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Published March 13th, 2020 at 22:36 IST