Sugar Coated Violet Petals
Sugar Coated Violet Petals
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Our candied violet petals are small, purple-colored gems, part of the tradition of 1700s sweets, embedded in a tasty, protective sugar shell. This shell is part of the petal eating experience. It’s a preservative, protecting the dried petal inside, and a flavor enhancer with a distinct violet taste of its own. The sugar also has a delightful crunch and makes the candied petals durable enough to make a presence atop ice cream, frostings on a cake, or a garnish at a tea-time dessert. As for the taste: sweet and unmistakenly floral, violet flavor rising up in every bite making them a truly delightful candy treat. A wonderful addition to any historical candy gift. A truly unique candy with a deserved and venerable history. Now part of our historical candy collection, the history of rose petals is on the label with a period illustration. These petals are from a shop in Toulouse, France which opened in 1818
Product Details
Product Details
Size: 1/8 ounce in a 3x6" bag
Whole violets, sugar, gum Arabic, and certified food coloring (C1 45430, c1 73015).
Allergen Disclaimer: Please note that our products are made in a facility that processes peanuts, tree nuts, dairy, soy, and wheat. While we take precautions to prevent cross-contamination, we cannot guarantee that our products are allergen-free.
Historical Insights
Historical Insights
The idea of using flowers in candy, or even as candy, began in the Middle East, where confectioners would pulverize and coat the petals with sugar. This trend continued throughout the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries in the U.S. where they appeared in Martha Washington’s Cookbook as well as African American cookbook author, Rufus Estes’ about one hundred years later. The violet, in particular, is a native flower, but candied violet petals are not. The methods for candying the violet are pretty much the same as the rose and so are its uses. What separates them are three things: the flavor, but that’s obvious; it’s place of origin, also obvious; and Napoleon. Napoleon and his wife Josephine were enamored with violets, which became a French favorite during their lifetime. Once Napoleon fell from favor, the French love of violets fell, too and so, it seems, did almost everyone else.
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Petals & Sugar: The Floral Origins of Sweet Delights
The idea of using flowers in candy, or even as candy, began in the Middle East, where confectioners would pulverize and coat the petals with sugar. This trend continued throughout the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries in the U.S. where they appeared in Martha Washington’s Cookbook as well as African American cookbook author, Rufus Estes’ about one hundred years later. The violet, in particular, is a native flower, but candied violet petals are not. The methods for candying the violet are pretty much the same as the rose and so are its uses. What separates them are three things: the flavor, but that’s obvious; it’s place of origin, also obvious; and Napoleon. Napoleon and his wife Josephine were enamored with violets, which became a French favorite during their lifetime. Once Napoleon fell from favor, the French love of violets fell, too and so, it seems, did almost everyone else.
The Sweet Journey Through Time Starts Here!
True Treats is the only historically accurate candy store in the world, bringing the past to life through researched sweets, teas, syrups, and more. Every product is rooted in history, telling the story of how people from all walks of life enjoyed treats through time. Leading this effort is Susan, a nationally recognized candy historian, researcher, and author who appears regularly on TV, radio, and in major publications. With over 40 years of experience, she has written ten books and founded True Treats to share the fascinating history of candy in a fun and delicious way. Susan’s work uncovers the surprising origins of America’s favorite sweets, from ancient uses of sugar to the candies of the 1900s. Through True Treats, Susan makes history an interactive experience, allowing customers to taste the past while learning the stories behind every bite.
