Edible flowers are becoming increasingly popular as a prominent ingredient in modern culinary trends, thanks to their bold flavors, attractive colours and many health benefits.
A new range in this trend includes a variety of delicious flowers, which can be enjoyed or added to salads and desserts to enhance their taste.
Rich in antioxidants, anti-inflammatories, and essential minerals, including magnesium, phosphorus, and potassium, these edible flowers give dishes a unique look, as well as adding delicious flavors and health benefits that make them a suitable addition to various dishes.
The new collection is part of UNS Farms, a subsidiary of Speedix Group, which has been specialising in vertical farming in the UAE since 2018, to expand its range of edible flowers.
Established in 2018 in Dubai's Al Quoz area, UNS Farms reflects its commitment to providing fresh ingredients and adopting sustainability and innovation. The farm's mission is to provide fresh ingredients through locally grown, chemical-free produce, delivered within 48 hours of picking.
Mehlam Murtaza, Executive Director of UNS Farms, said: "Our edible flower collections highlight the goodness of nature, as everyone can benefit from the distinctive flowers. Adding our flowers to everyday meals provides a distinctive touch of unique colours and flavours, as well as the outstanding health benefits they offer."
The new variety of flowers reflects the beauty of nature's goodness with its fresh taste and vibrant colours, and adds a unique touch to everyday dishes.
The farms rely on advanced hydroponics methods, ensuring that fresh, flavourful flowers are sustainably produced.
Standing out among the flowers of the collection, UNS Tart Herb stands out among the flowers of the collection, making the perfect addition to mouthwatering dishes and refreshing mocktails. The petals of the red rose are distinguished by their soft fragrance and add a sophisticated touch to desserts, savory dishes and beverages of all kinds.
The vibrant pansy flowers provide a mildly sweet taste, making the perfect addition to salads or desserts. Violet blossoms give dishes a quiet, sweet flavor that they love to add to a variety of dishes.
Cloves are the perfect choice for lovers of bold and aromatic flavors, adding a touch of sweet and savory cuisine. For a refreshing touch, the star-shaped borage blossoms offer a cucumber-like flavor, an excellent addition to light salads and a perfect choice for garnishing various dishes.
The new collection also includes other diverse flowers, including alice, which has a calming fragrance suitable for savory recipes and desserts, and amaranth, which accentuates its bright yellow color and pepper-like flavor. Aqlisa blossoms provide sour flavors that add refreshing touches to dishes, and apple pepper adds bold peppery flavors, making it the perfect addition to salads and other recipes.
Each flower in UNS Jadida Floral Variety is unique in its distinctive flavors, transforming simple dishes into masterpieces and adding them to a variety of food and beverage varieties.
UNS Farms is committed to sustainability through its prominent position in hydroponics and adheres to environmentally friendly practices in its day-to-day operations. The farms adopt agricultural techniques designed to meet the challenges of urban life and promote environmental conservation efforts, including water conservation and the non-use of pesticides.
UNS Farms' urban farming model plays a key role in shaping sustainable food systems as the world's population continues to grow. "The importance of urban agriculture is highlighted by the projections that indicate the arrival of the world's population to 10 billion people by 2050. By growing high-quality produce close to urban centres, we intend to provide fresh food, support local communities, and reduce the carbon footprint associated with traditional farming methods."
