“A flower is the one extra piece of love that makes the dish complete.” (Chef Emma Bankston from Aquavet)
From vibrant red to peachy pink to dark pink with brilliant white in their centers, Egyptian starflowers’ colors are simply gorgeous—and even the names of their varieties are attention-grabbing: apple blossom, cream puff, red velvet, strawberry cheesecake, etc.
Our talented chefs use Egyptian starflowers in salads, fish dishes, and more. They’re ideal for fruit dishes, desserts, cocktails—wherever your creativity takes you. They give off a grassy-honey-flavored heat with a mild flavor that makes them quite versatile. They can go into just about any dish without compromising the flavor, also providing a satisfying texture while being soft and delicate.
Symbolism of Egyptian Starflowers
These stunning blooms are scientifically known as pentas lanceolata with the first word being Greek for “five,” which represents each flower’s five petals. Debuting in 1844 in Botanical Magazine, it quickly became well-known and appreciated because of how well the flower attracts butterflies, honeybees, and hummingbirds.
Egyptian starflowers have been used symbolically to represent good luck and bounty as well as harmony and chaos: a well-balanced yin and yang. Others see the five bloom tips as representing air, Earth, fire, spirit, and water, or the five human senses.
Different colors of Egyptian starflowers can be used to represent different emotions, too, according to gardening site Growing Vale:
- White: blessings, good fortune, purity, and honesty
- Red: love and passion
- Pink: gentleness and beauty
- Purple: royalty and nobility
Use this symbolism to craft stories within your dishes and drinks in ways that are uniquely yours
Egyptian starflowers come in a beautiful array of varieties, including:
- Apple Blossom Egyptian Starflowers
- Cream Puff Egyptian Starflowers
- Lilac Egyptian Starflowers
- Mixed Egyptian Starflowers
- Red Velvet Egyptian Starflowers
- Strawberry Cheesecake Egyptian Starflowers
Contact your product specialist to get your Egyptian starflowers of choice today!