Calendula

Calendula, commonly known as pot marigold, is a versatile flowering herb valued both for its culinary and medicinal uses. Its bright yellow-orange petals are dried and used as a natural food coloring and flavoring agent, often serving as a saffron substitute.

• Bright yellow-orange petals used as a natural food coloring and flavoring.
• Mild, slightly bitter flavor; often called “poor man’s saffron.”
• Used in teas, rice dishes, soups, and herbal remedies.
• Known for its anti-inflammatory and skin-soothing properties.