"Scandinavia is leading the way with edible flowers"

Mr Quatro · 08-14-14, 10:31 PM

I don't think I'll be eating any flowers too soon

http://www.freshplaza.com/article/124951/Scandinavia-is-leading-the-way-with-edible-flowers

"Scandinavia is leading the way with edible flowers"

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Edible flowers are hip and on the rise. Since April this year, Van Vugt Herbs supplies edible flowers under the label BloomBites. This label was conceived and designed by Bernadette Kapteijn, who also strives to give edible flowers awareness among the consumers. She notes that consumer demand is growing faster than the number of outlets. "That is unfortunate, because the demand is there and the supply too, just the local dealer is missing.”

The range consists of seven to eight different flowers, all of which have been given alliterative names. A small selection: Romantic Roses, Majestic Mix, Frivolous Viola and Fancy Fuchsia. Edible flowers are related to ordinary flowers in the garden centre, but the edible varieties have different genetic lines and are grown in a different way which makes them suitable for consumption. "We use specially selected edible varieties. Not every orchid is edible and the same goes for many other flowers.

Stealhead · 08-14-14, 10:38 PM

It is safe generaly speaking. We used to eat flowers as a drinking game
when I was stationed in Germany. It was not a popular game with German bar owners so we had to stop playing. Turns out that eating a food and beverage establishments flower arrangements is not a good
method to improve German-American relations.

08-14-14, 11:27 PM

"Safe generally speaking"? Possibly, but there are flower species known to be toxic. https://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/Profile?pid=524

Stealhead · 08-14-14, 11:48 PM

Yeah plenty of toxic plants of course and some that may not kill you but one that are not palatable.

TarJak · 08-15-14, 01:18 AM

These buggers are tasty. http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/g...ms-recipe.html

No problem eating properly prepared flowers

Jimbuna · 08-15-14, 08:31 AM

Quite a few folk in the UK enjoy them:

http://theedibleflowershop.co.uk/

Gerald · 08-15-14, 10:10 AM

"Scandinavia is leading the way with edible flowers"...This I did not know, but have heard of cases of illness associated with ingestion.

THEBERBSTER · 08-15-14, 12:03 PM

I'm just off to Subway's for a dandelion sandwich.

Schroeder · 08-15-14, 12:29 PM

I believe the Dutch have been eating flowers for centuries so nothing new here.

Gerald · 08-15-14, 12:32 PM

Yes part of the population is quite high.

Feuer Frei! · 08-15-14, 07:38 PM

"Scandinavia is leading the way with edible flowers"
What a way to lead the way.

08-15-14, 08:31 AM	#6
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08-15-14, 12:03 PM	#8
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08-15-14, 12:29 PM	#9
Schroeder Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Banana Republic of Germany Posts: 6,170 Downloads: 62 Uploads: 0	I believe the Dutch have been eating flowers for centuries so nothing new here. __________________ Putting Germ back into Germany.

08-15-14, 12:32 PM	#10
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	Yes part of the population is quite high. __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

08-14-14, 10:38 PM	#2
Stealhead Navy Seal Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 5,421 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	It is safe generaly speaking. We used to eat flowers as a drinking game when I was stationed in Germany. It was not a popular game with German bar owners so we had to stop playing. Turns out that eating a food and beverage establishments flower arrangements is not a good method to improve German-American relations.

08-14-14, 11:27 PM	#3
AndyJWest Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	"Safe generally speaking"? Possibly, but there are flower species known to be toxic. https://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/Profile?pid=524

08-14-14, 11:48 PM	#4
Stealhead Navy Seal Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 5,421 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	Yeah plenty of toxic plants of course and some that may not kill you but one that are not palatable.

08-15-14, 01:18 AM	#5
TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	These buggers are tasty. http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/g...ms-recipe.html No problem eating properly prepared flowers

08-15-14, 07:38 PM	#11
Feuer Frei! Navy Seal Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Valhalla Posts: 5,295 Downloads: 141 Uploads: 17	"Scandinavia is leading the way with edible flowers" What a way to lead the way. __________________ "History is the lies that the victors agree on"- Napoleon LINK TO MY SH 3 MODS