Is Eating Lavender Flowers Safe?

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Lavender flowers are known for their fragrance, beauty, and medicinal properties. But, is eating lavender flowers safe? Yes, lavender flowers are highly edible and commonly added to baked products and other recipes. Eating lavender flowers comes with many benefits including enhancing your intake of minerals and vitamins, and getting rid of free radicals from your body.

Nutritional value of lavender flowers
Eating lavender gives you access to low-fat, low-calorie food with a sweet fragrance, which makes it great for people watching their weight. In addition, lavender contains vitamin A, a critical nutrient for safeguarding your eye health as it prevents macular degeneration and cataracts. Lavender is also known to contain calcium, iron and many other healthy compounds including phytochemicals.

How to eat lavender
You can easily get fresh lavender from the farmer’s market or even better, grow your own. Alternatively, you can use dried lavender from food and specialty stores. Whether dried or fresh, lavender is great for flavoring dishes and adding color. It can be used in sauces, marinades, and sorbet.

Fresh lavender has a sweeter flavor compared to the dried version which tends to have a “herbier” flavor. This makes fresh lavender flowers a better choice for flavoring teas, salads, cocktails, and lamb. Lavender also goes well with fruits and desserts.

When cooking with lavender flowers, keep in mind that they have a strong flavor and a little goes a long way, so add them sparingly. If you are making an infusion, commonly known as tea, bring the lavender mixture to a boil and take it off the flame. Let it steep for a short time and strain immediately after.

Lavender vinegar
This unique vinegar is made using lavender infusions and Bordeaux style wine grapes. It is appealing to the eyes and pairs well with vegetables, and hot or cold roasted venison. The vinegar can also be paired with lemon oil.

Lavender syrup
To make this simple lavender syrup, you need 2 tablespoons of dried, crushed lavender flowers, 2 cups of sugar and 2 of cups of water.
Process: Mix sugar and water in a saucepan. Stir until the sugar is dissolved as you bring to a boil. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Toss in dried lavender flowers and bring to a simmer. Remove from heat and allow the mixture to steep for 30 minutes. Strain, and allow to cool before storing in a refrigerator.

Ultimately, is eating lavender flowers safe? Yes, lavender flowers are not only delicious; they are highly nutritious and can be used in various recipes.

lavender flowers with bread

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