Alyssum flower

The alyssum flower or also known as Lobularia maritima. It belongs to the Brasiliaceae family. The alyssum is an annual or perennial plant that blooms in warm places. This flower has a sweet, very captivating fragrance. The flower is small and it comes in bunches with petals with orbicular edges of blue, violet or white. It has a sweet taste with a strong smell of honey. The white flower has a more powerful smell.

Pairing

In cooking, it is common to find this edible flower in salads, meats and fish, but above all in desserts to boots the honey flavour. The flower of alyssum offers chefs a sweet and fresh flavour that gives the perfect touch to any recipe. Being a small flower gives the possibility of decorating dishes in a very delicate and subtle way.

Medicinal properties

This flower is attributed medicinal properties related to the urinary system since it has the diuretic effect. Formerly it was used to treat diseases such as gonorrhoea. The most appropriate way to take advantage of each one of the properties that the alyssum flower has is in infusion.

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• Pairing: Meats, sea products, stews, desserts, salads and cocktails.
• Flowers are packed in micro-perforated plastic trays
• Flowers must be kept between 4º-6ºC
• Personalized products will be estimated/ budgeted by the email info@innoflower.com and in advance.
• Each tray has 50-60 flowers
• Flowers are pre-selected by hand.
• Best Before Date: 15 days from harvest

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