# Fried Flower Appetizers Buffalo Jump Makes Deep-Fried Sunflower Heads Dressed with Bee Pollen By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-08-26 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunflower-heads References: [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/BJNjSCpgI4Z/?taken-by=thebuffalojump) & [thebuffalojump](http://www.thebuffalojump.com/about/) Most people only know the seeds as the edible part of a sunflower, but the plant also boasts nourishing and completely edible sunflower heads. [Buffalo Jump](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buffalo-bonanza-cookie-sundae) is a restaurant in East Falmouth, Massachusetts that capitalizes on this by serving [deep-fried sunflower heads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegetable-birds-nests). To prepare, the sunflower heads are treated in a way that's similar to artichokes, which involves soaking them in milk to prevent oxidation. From there, they are breaded with a mixture of cornmeal and flour, fried in [sunflower oil](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunflower-protein-isolate) and garnished with salt and bee pollen toppings for additional nourishment and texture. All of the Native American-inspired food that's prepared and served through Buffalo Jump is made with ingredients that are grown, foraged or trapped in the local area. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Edible Flowers:** Restaurants are experimenting with new ways to use flowers as ingredients in dishes. - **Locally-sourced Ingredients:** More restaurants are utilizing ingredients that are foraged or grown in the local area to create unique dishes. - **Alternative Appetizers:** Restaurants are looking for new and creative ways to offer appetizers that stand out from the traditional options. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Restaurant:** Restaurants can incorporate edible flowers and locally-sourced ingredients into their menus to offer unique dishes and attract customers. - **Agriculture:** Farmers can expand their business by growing flowers for culinary use in restaurants. - **Food Manufacturing:** Food manufacturers can explore creating pre-packaged versions of these unique appetizers for supermarket distribution. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Edible Flower Sprinkles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eat-your-flowers.md) - [Fresh Homegrown Sunflower Oils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunflower-oil-high-oleic.md) - [Edible Flower Crackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artisanal-crackers.md) - [Sunflower Protein Ingredients](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunflower-protein-ingredient.md) - [Cheesecake-Flavored Sunflower Seeds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smackin-strawberry-cheesecake.md) - [Sunflower-Sourced Protein Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunflower-protein.md) - [Sunflower-Sourced Protein Powders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunflower-protein-isolate.md) - [Tempura-Fried Veggie Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegetable-birds-nests.md) - [Spiced Sunflower Seed Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-franks-redhot-jumbo-sunflower-seeds.md)