Wholesale Brede Mafana Flower

Acmella Oleracea Volumes and net weights: 50 ml / 6 g / 0.21 oz Origin: Madagascar €1440.00/kg Description: The term brède mafana comes from Creole and Malagasy; the adjective brède comes from Malagasy meaning "herb" and mafana means "hot." The terminal flower heads are conical and yellow or red in color. The leaves and flower buds have a sharp peppery flavor that is stronger in the open yellow flowers. The flowers in particular are slightly anesthetic: the effect produced is very distinctive. They are commonly found in Chinese and Vietnamese grocery stores because they can replace nuoc-mâm, having a strong fermented fish smell. The leaves can be used fresh or dried. Whole leaves (and the flowers, according to taste) are used as the base for the Malagasy national dish "romaza" (sometimes called roumazaf in Europe). This dish is also widespread in the Comoros Archipelago. The plant is reputed to be anesthetic, diuretic, digestive, sialagogue, antiasthmatic and antiscorbutic. Its flower heads are said to relieve toothache and to be antiscorbutic. Usage advice: Brèdes mafanes are also used, under their Portuguese name jambu, in the traditional cuisine of the State of Pará in Brazilian Amazonia: duck with tucupi (manioc juice), tacacá, cariru. Traditionally used with meats, red and white such as beef or duck, they are also well suited to fish. They will flavor vegetable casseroles, sauced dishes, rice or serve as a simple accompaniment. They will lift your salads, dressings and marinades. They are also suitable for your hot or cold beverages, infusions, teas and tisanes.