Rose Petals

Rose petals are the edible petals of rose varieties such as the cabbage rose (Rosa centifolia) or the dog rose (Rosa canina). They have a gently sweet, perfumed flavour with a slightly astringent note. In the kitchen they are used to flavour sugar, syrups, jams, lemonades and desserts. They are an essential ingredient in many Eastern recipes, including Turkish delight. Rose petals can be dried and added to teas, used to decorate cakes or steeped in honey. It is important to use only petals from unsprayed plants. Beyond their decorative appeal, they bring a distinctly romantic floral fragrance to any dish.