Fuchsia Mix Flowers
Estimated Inventory, 50 ct : 9.00
This item was last sold on : 10/31/26
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Description/Taste
Fuchsia Mix is comprised of small flowers varying in size and appearance, depending on the specific variety. The flowers have a teardrop-like shape when unopened and mature into a bloom with four elongated sepals surrounding four shorter, broader petals. The sepals taper to a distinct point, while the petals are curved. In the center of the bloom are 6 to 8 stamens that extend beyond the petals, each topped with an oval, pollen-covered tip. Fuchsia flowers showcase vibrant blends of white, pink, purple, and blue hues, and each bloom often features multiple colors. The flowers are edible raw and have a crisp, fleshy, and succulent consistency. Fuchsia flowers are also durable and hold up well to handling. Fuchsia Mix is known for its ability to build layers of flavor on dishes. Each bloom in the mix will have a slightly different flavor profile, creating a combination of mild, initially sweet, green, and lemony flavors followed by a neutral, clean, and peppery finish.
Seasons/Availability
Fuchsia Mix is available year-round through Fresh Origins®.
Current Facts
Fuchsia Mix is a curated selection of edible flowers utilized by chefs and mixologists as an aesthetically enhancing garnish. The mix is hand-packed and exclusively produced by Fresh Origins® in San Diego, California, and is a custom combination of various edible Fuchsia blooms that contribute unique textures, colors, and flavors to dishes. Fuchsia Mix is durable and versatile, enhancing the visual appeal of food and drinks with a touch of drama and whimsy. The colorful flowers are also easy to add efficiently and precisely, with minimal preparation. One of the benefits of Fuchsia Mix is its year-round availability, allowing chefs and mixologists to incorporate the blooms when needed and plan menus in advance. The flowers can be placed individually for an elegant touch or grouped for a more prominent visual effect. Fuchsia Mix is sought by chefs and home cooks as a sophisticated, multi-purpose ingredient, used fresh on a wide array of sweet and savory dishes and beverages.
Nutritional Value
Fuchsia Mix has not been studied for its vitamin and mineral content, as the flowers are not consumed for nutritional purposes. The blooms have been reported in some studies to contain vitamin C and anthocyanins, which have properties to support overall health and strengthen the immune system. The flowers may also contain varying amounts of minerals like phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, calcium, iron, manganese, and copper. These minerals help the body balance fluid levels, support bone and tooth development, build red blood cells, and control nerve functions.
Applications
Fuchsia Mix is utilized for its combination of lemony, peppery, green, and subtly sweet flavors in raw and cooked preparations. The flowers can be used whole, with the stamens removed, or the petals can be separated into colorful confetti. Fuchsia flowers enhance a dish’s visual appeal by adding color, texture, and flavor. The blooms are garnished over seafood dishes like ceviche, added to salads, displayed on charcuterie boards, or adorned over fruit platters. They are also added to parfaits, placed on frosted desserts, or served on sorbet. The flowers have a mostly neutral flavor, helping support other flavors on plates, and are favored for decorating egg-based dishes like quiche and omelets or for floating in soups. They are also sometimes candied, used in preserves, or the confetti petals are added to popsicles and ice cubes. In mixology, Fuchsia Mix elevates cocktails, mocktails, and tiki drinks. They are durable enough for drinks with crushed ice and are also placed on rims for a tropical flair. Fuchsia flowers are also incorporated into punches, topped on smoothies, or used as a finishing element to lemonade. Fuchsia Mix pairs well with herbs, including lavender, parsley, and mint; flavorings like vanilla, honey, maple syrup, and chocolate; and fruits such as citrus, coconut, strawberries, and mango. The blooms will typically keep for several days when stored in the refrigerator in their original clamshell. It is recommended to immediately use them for the freshest appearance.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Fuchsia flowers are named after Leonhart Fuchs, a 16th-century German physician and botanist. The genus name Fuchsia was selected for the flowering plants by Charles Plumier, a French monk and botanist who first classified the species in European records in the late 17th century. Charles Plumier was a botanist to King Louis XIV of France and was highly regarded for his detailed publications on herbs with medicinal properties, which were influenced by Leonhart Fuchs. Plumier encountered the plants on an expedition to the Caribbean and South America and named the Fuchsia genus after Fuchs to honor his past work in botany. Later in the Victorian Era in Europe, Fuchsia flowers were found throughout estate and home gardens. The blooms once held the nickname of Lady’s Eardrops as the flowers were picked and hung from the earlobes as a natural earring. Since their rise in notoriety and expansion as an ornamental plant, there are over 100 species of Fuchsia found in home and commercial gardens worldwide, planted for culinary and ornamental uses.
Geography/History
Fuchsia Mix is a collection of different varieties of Fuchsia flowers created by Fresh Origins®, the largest grower and supplier of microgreens, edible flowers, and specialty items in the United States. Fresh Origins® was established in 1995 and utilizes its ideal location in the mild Southern California climate to produce robust, healthy, and eye-catching flowers. Fresh Origins® is also known for its farming methods, which use natural sunlight, a proprietary soil blend, and water to produce high-quality blooms. The seed-to-plate company grows Fuchsia Mix year-round in greenhouses, and the flowers are hand-harvested, packed, and shipped at peak quality to provide chefs and mixologists with a plating enhancement. Today, Fuchsia Mix can be found through select distribution partners of Fresh Origins® across the United States, including Specialty Produce and Canada.
Learn More...Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Panama 66 (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-702-6373 |
| Claytons Bakery & Bistro | Coronado CA | 619-435-5425 |
| The Britannia Tearooms | San Diego CA | 619-683-2748 |
| A Louest (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-363-4179 |
| Moxy San Diego Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-376-1850 |
| Mister A's Bar | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Kingfisher | San Diego CA | 619-861-8074 |
| Ironside Bar Inc. | San Diego CA | 619-269-3033 |
| The Seabird Resort | Oceanside CA | 442-222-9505 |
| Hotel Republic San Diego | San Diego CA | 951-756-9357 |
| Harvest Kitchen | Vista CA | 619-709-0938 |
| Harney Sushi | San Diego CA | 619-295-3272 |
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