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This work aimed to characterize the use of edible flowers for gastronomic purposes. A survey was
done by internet in Portugal, and 147 valid questionnaires were completed, by individuals between 18
and 78 years old. The instrument included questions not only about consumption habits, but also
about the knowledge relatively to edible flowers. The results revealed that flowers are appreciated
when it comes to gastronomic preparations and could be consumed more frequently. They are
recognized mostly for their organoleptic and decorative characteristics. Edible flowers are a part of
modern gastronomic trends, and people are consuming this type of product more frequently, mostly
fresh and particularly in salads. Nevertheless, it is important to consider the possible risks associated
to their consumption, such as pesticides or toxicity, but fortunately the Portuguese consumers are
aware of this problem. It is a reality that the market of edible flowers is expanding, and restaurants
appear as important links on the chain of edible flowers consumption. Still, to further incentive the
home preparation of recipes with edible flowers, it is necessary to provide cookbooks that include
more edible flowers as in their recipes.
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Edible flowers Survey Gastronomy usage Questionnaire
Pedagogical Context
Citation
Barroca, M.J., Guiné, R.P.F., & Florença, S.G. (2018). The panorama of usage of flowers for eating purposes: results from a questionnaire survey. Journal of International Scientific Publications: Agriculture & Food, 6, 331-339. Retrieved from https://www.scientific-publications.net/get/1000028/1536853711790359.pdf