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Mangosteen
The Purple mangosteen, botanical name Garcinia magostana, simply referred to as mangosteen, is an ultra-tropical slow growing evergreen tree that is cultivated for its edible fruit.
Spring Onions
Spring onions are most often utilized raw. The whole onion can be flash blanched and grilled, which brings out more the robust and sweet elements of the onions, and makes them a bolder pair for fish and meats
Seasons/Availability
Rose petals are available year round with a peak season during the summer months.
Current Facts
Roses are a member of the Roseacea family and of the genus Rosa. There are literally thousands of hybrid varieties, the most popular roses used for culinary purposes are the rose damascena and the apothecary rose.
Description/Taste
Rose petals come in a variety of different shades of orange, pink, white, yellow and red. The delicate petals are highly aromatic and have a flavor that can be sweet, spicy or tart depending upon color.
Nutritional Value
Rose petals provide a source of vitamin C.
Applications
Rose petals are primarily used for garnish on cakes and desserts. An addition in a variety of Indian food, rose water made with rose petals is a favorite flavoring in the cuisines of India, the Middle East and China. Add chopped rose petals to butter and soft cheeses for an attractive rose infused spread. Freeze flowers into ice cubes to be used in cocktails and lemonade. Not only used for culinary preparations, rose petals were at one time used as a perfume and to sweeten the breath.
Geography/History
Roses are believed to have originated in Asia millions of years ago, and were first cultivated for the garden in China around 500 B.C. Their popularity as a garden variety flower spread quickly across the Northern Hemisphere.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Bo Beau Kitchen & Bar | San Diego CA | 619-224-2884 |
| Nobu | San Diego CA | 619-814-4124 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Flowers Rose Petals. One
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