Top 10 Commonly used  Edible Flowers

Edible flowers offer a delightful way to bring color , flavour , and elegance to your meals . Whether you’re crafting a gourmet dish or just want to elevate your iced tea , a pinch of petals might be just what your plate needs .

Safety tips before consuming flowers in your food :

• Identify properly , misidentifying a flower can be dangerous because some flowers are toxic .
• Eat in moderation, especially if you are trying a new flower . Some flowers may cause allergic reactions .
• Avoid flowers treated with pesticides or chemicals .
• Use only petals ,some parts like stamens or stems may be bitter or mildly toxic .

1 . Marigold (calendula)

It is slightly tangy and peppery in flavour . Mostly their petals are used in salads , soups and rice dishes.

2 . Chive Blossoms

It is somewhat like onion in flavour . Mostly their petals are used in salads , compound butter and vinegar infusions.

3 . Pansy

It is mild in flavour , slightly grassy . Mostly used in salads, desserts and ice cubes.

4 . Viola / Johnny jump up

It is mildly sweet in flavour . Mostly used in salads , desserts, candies .

5 . Nasturtium

It is peppery in flavour , similar to arugula.  Mostly used in salads , garnishes and stuffed with cheese.

6 . Rose

It is sweet to slightly spicy in flavour depending on the variety . Mostly used in jams , jellies, syrups , desserts and tea.

7 . Lavender

It is sweet , floral , slightly citrusy in flavour . Mostly used in baked goods , syrups , teas and  meat marinates .

8 . Hibiscus

It has tart , cranberry – like flavour . Mostly usedin teas , jams and drinks .

9 . Chamomile

Flavour like apple , sweet in taste . Mostly used in tea , infusions and desserts.

10 . Borage

Borage is cucumber like in flavour . Mostly used in salads , drinks and garnishes .

These garden beauties do more than bloom , they bring flavour to the table .