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Did ancient Moroccans use edible flowers in their cuisine?

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I've heard that in some cuisines, edible flowers are used in cooking. Were there any traditional Moroccan dishes that used flowers, either for flavor, decoration, or medicinal purposes?

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Yes! Orange blossom and rose petals were often used in desserts like sfouf and sweet couscous.

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Saffron flowers were an essential part of many tagines, especially in southern Morocco.

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Some Berber tribes infused mint tea with lavender or chamomile for extra aroma and health benefits.

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Jasmine petals were sometimes added to sweet almond pastes for special occasion pastries.

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