Kikunori - Kikunori

… In addition, there are varieties of chrysanthemums whose flowers are edible, known as edible chrysanthemums. This custom is generally widespread in the Tohoku and Hokuriku regions, mainly in Aomori and Yamagata prefectures, and varieties are grown specifically for eating. In addition to being eaten raw, they are also dried and preserved, such as in kikunori. In recent years, however, small chrysanthemum flowers, which are used as decorations in dishes, have become popular nationwide, and through forcing, suppression, and selective breeding, they are available all year round. …

*Some of the terminology that mentions "Kikunori" is listed below.

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…　そのほか，キクには花を食用にする品種があり，食用ギクと呼ばれる。この習慣は一般に青森県や山形県などを中心に東北･北陸地方に広がっており，食用専用の品種も作られ，生食のほかにキクノリなど乾燥して保存のできる加工もされている。しかし近年は料理などにそえて飾りとする小菊の花が全国的に普及し，促成や抑制と品種改良によって一年中出回っている。…

※「キクノリ」について言及している用語解説の一部を掲載しています。

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