Tested the edible colour from butterfly indigo pea flowers
@allknowing (137771)
India
July 30, 2023 1:23am CST
I Butterfly pea flowers are edible although I have not eaten them so far. After a lot of effort I managed to get some double butterfly indigo pea flowers in our garden.
I extracted the colour by boiling a few of flowers in water and the water turned indigo.
The pancakes that you see in the photo are made by adding this coloured water to the flour. Because of the flour the colour has turned a slight lighter but I am more than satisfied.
You can see the health benefits of these flowers in the link below
What edible items can one make with this food colouring Any ideas?
https://www.netmeds.com/health-library/post/blue-tea-unbelievable-health-benefits-of-this-butterfly-pea-flower-infusion
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@allknowing (137771)
• India
31 Jul 23
I was so happy to see the colour of water change to indigo.
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@allknowing (137771)
• India
30 Jul 23
This is my first attempt and since these flowers have health properties I will surely try one of your ideas. Thank you. Hope the colour will stay.
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@allknowing (137771)
• India
1 Aug 23
I have to improve on them as they ae thicker than the normal pancakes.
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@allknowing (137771)
• India
31 Jul 23
I was happy when the water got coloured when I boiled those flowsers
@Dreamerby (5875)
• Calcutta, India
30 Jul 23
I think I eat many food items with edible colors 
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@allknowing (137771)
• India
30 Jul 23
@Dreamerby You can make your own. I have decided to have butterfly pea flower tea as and when the flowers bloom.
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@Dreamerby (5875)
• Calcutta, India
30 Jul 23
@allknowing I picked up one hibiscus tea from the grocery store. Will try it today.
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@allknowing (137771)
• India
31 Jul 23
I will make tea from now on. It is good for health
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@RasmaSandra (80748)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
31 Jul 23
That is really blue. The pancakes look psychedelic,
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@allknowing (137771)
• India
31 Jul 23
I was just eager to test. I think from now on I will make tea with the liquid I will produce boiling the flowers in water
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