Flowers can look great in your home or your garden, providing a flash of beauty and colour. But now, thanks to Fine Food Specialist, it’s easier than ever to get beautiful flowers on your plate and enjoy them in a whole new way.
Edible flowers have taken off in popularity in recent times, and for good reason. They add a real touch of class to any dish, while also boasting distinctive flavours that bring something new and exciting to the pallet. Suitable for both sweet and savoury dishes, edible flowers are a strong option from both an aesthetic and culinary perspective. There are plenty of types of flowers that are safe to eat out there.
At Fine Food Specialist, we have a superb, broad range of edible flowers for you to pick from and get hold of with ease. We’ve selected some of our favourite products for you to consider trying.
One particularly popular choice is our punnets of Viola Flowers. These boast a slightly floral but certainly not overpowering flavour, meaning they can be the perfect garnish for any cold starter such as pasta dishes. These can also be frozen into ice cubes and look fantastic with cold drinks.
With a mild, minty flavour, Pansy flowers are another popular choice. They are a great option for cakes, fruit salads, deserts and soup dishes, and we sell punnets containing approximately 25 pansies for you to buy.
If you want to mix and match the type of edible flowers you use, then the edible flower seasonal mix we sell is perfect for you. Containing a broad selection of summer flowers in bold colours and with distinct flavours, if you don’t have a particular favourite edible flower already, this mix can allow you to find yours with ease.
Apple Blossom is a truly eye-catching edible flower, coming in beautiful shades of red and pink. Available from April to November, these taste similar to tart apple, giving the perfect twang to complement cheese or pastry dishes.
One particularly pleasing summer treat are courgette flowers. With frilly petals and rich yellow and green colours, the courgette flower can be filled with ricotta, lemon zest and chilli flakes to meld together awesome flavours. These flowers also work with scallop mousse and salmon fillet, and you can buy them from our online store.
Other fantastic edible flowers in our range include our punnets of Dianthus flowers, which come in incredible pinks, reds and purples, while our Nasturtium flowers are eye-catching addition to any plate thanks to their striking yellow-orange tones and also offer a peppery kick.
One popular edible flowers from the Mediterranean is Borage flowers, known for their star-shaped flowers and slightly sweet flavours. Tagette flowers are also available from our wide range, bringing a welcome burst of colour to any dish.
To start experimenting with edible flowers for yourself and taking the presentation and flavour of your meals to the next level, simply browse through our full range and start adding to your basket.
Edible flowers are particularly delicate, so it’s advisable to choose our express delivery option to ensure you get them at their best.
