10 edible FLOWERS you can include in your diet

17 NOV, 2023

Tanushree Debbarma

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Flowers not only captivate the human eye with their aesthetic allure but also surprise your taste buds.  Here's a bouquet of edible blooms that you can munch on.

edible blossoms 

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Rose petals are sweet, and can be used in salads or desserts.

1. ROSES

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Both the flowers and leaves are edible with a slightly sweet taste.

2. violets

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Adds a spicy flavor and vibrant color to dishes.

3. calendula

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Both leaves and flowers have a peppery taste.

4. NASTURTIUMS

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Petals can be used in salads or to make tea.

5. dandelions

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Lilac offer a floral, lemony taste and can be used in salads or desserts.

6. lilac

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Adds a clove-like, slight sweetness to your dishes.

7. dianthus

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Has a cucumber-like taste; both flowers and leaves are edible.

8. BORAGE

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Delicate flowers with a mild, slightly sweet flavor.

9. PANSIES

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Has a mild onion-like flavor and is excellent for garnishing.

9. CHIVE BLOSSOMS

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Before cooking with flowers, it's essential to note that not all are edible, some can be toxic, requiring careful identification and safety knowledge.

IMPORTANT NOTE