Rosewater or rose syrup (Persian: گلاب Golâb Turkish: Gül suyu) is the hydrosol portion of the distillate of rose petals. Rosewater, itself a by-product of the production of rose oil for use in perfume, is used to flavour food, as a component in some cosmetic and medical preparations, and for religious purposes throughout Europe and Asia. “Farsi” redirects here. ... An essential oil is a water-immiscible material produced by distillation from some plant material. ... Distillation is a means of separating liquids through differences in their boiling points. ... For other uses, see Rose (disambiguation). ... It has been suggested that Corolla be merged into this article or section. ... A by-product is a secondary or incidental product deriving from a manufacturing process or chemical reaction, and is not the primary product or service being produced. ... Rose oil, meaning either rose otto or rose absolute, is the essential oil extracted from the petals of various types of rose. ... Perfume is a mixture of fragrant essential oils and aroma compounds, fixatives, and solvents used to give the human body, objects, and living spaces a pleasant smell. ...

Rose perfumes are made from attar of roses or rose oil, which is a mixture of volatile essential oils obtained by steam-distilling the crushed petals of roses, a process first developed in Persia (now Iran). Rose water is a by-product of this process. For other uses of this term see: Persia (disambiguation) The Persian Empire is the name used to refer to a number of historic dynasties that have ruled the country of Persia (Iran). ...

Rosewater has a very distinctive flavour and is used heavily in South Asian, West Asian and Middle Eastern cuisine—especially in sweets. For example, rosewater gives loukoumia and gulab jamuns their distinctive flavours. In Iran it is also added to tea, ice cream, cookies and other sweets in small quantities. It is also a key ingredient in Sweet Lassi, a drink made from yogurt, sugar and various fruit juices, and is also used to make jallab. In Malaysia and Singapore, rosewater is mixed with milk, sugar and pink food colouring to make a sweet drink called bandung. In Western Europe, rosewater is sometimes used to flavour both marzipan and a shell-shaped French cookie known as a madeleine. One of the most sophisticated and highly refined cuisines in the world with an ancient heritage, the multiple families of Indian cuisine are characterized by their relatively extensive use of spices and herbs. ... The cuisine of Iran is diverse, with each province featuring dishes, as well as culinary traditions and styles, distinct to their regions. ... The term Middle Eastern cuisine refers to the various cuisines of the Middle East. ... The original Turkish Lokum or the Greekicized version Loukoumia are a type of sweet in Turkish, Bulgarian, Cypriot, Greek, Romanian and Albanian cuisines. ... Gulab jamun (gul-aab jaa-mun) is a popular Indian sweet dish comprised of fried dough in a sweet syrup flavoured with cardamom seeds and rosewater or saffron. ... Tea leaves in a Chinese gaiwan. ... Missing image Ice cream is often served on a stick Boxes of ice cream are often found in stores in a display freezer. ... This page is about edible cookies. ... A cool glass of Lassi Lassi is a traditional South Asian beverage, originally from Punjab, India, made by blending yogurt with water, salt, and spices until frothy. ... Yoghurt Yoghurt or yogurt, less commonly yoghourt or yogourt, is a dairy product produced by bacterial fermentation of milk. ... This article is about sugar as food and as an important and widely-traded commodity. ... Jallab is a type of syrup popular in the Middle East that is made from dates and rose water. ... This article or section is not written in the formal tone expected of an encyclopedia article. ... The borders of Western Europe were largely defined by the Cold War. ... Fruit shapes molded from marzipan Marzipan is a confection consisting primarily of sugar and ground almonds that derives its characteristic flavor from bitter almonds, which constitute 4% to 6% of total almond content by weight. ... The genuine madeleine de Commercy A madeleine or petite madeleine or marret (in few countries)is a traditional sweet from Commercy, a town of the Meuse département in northeastern France. ...

The ancient Greek doctor Galen developed a rosewater ointment, which is still occasionally used today as an emollient, and rosewater is still sometimes used in cosmetics such as cold creams. Galen. ... Emollients soften skin (and moisturisers add moisture). ...

Zamzam water, used to clean the Kaaba, a holy shrine of Islam located in Mecca, includes rose water as a component. Rosewater is used in some Hindu rituals as well. The Kaaba (Arabic: ; IPA: ) , also known as (), ( The Primordial House), or ( The Sacred House), is a large cuboidal building located inside the mosque known as al-Masjid al-Haram in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. ... For people named Islam, see Islam (name). ... This article discusses the adherents of Hinduism. ...

Rosewater, like nutmeg, is also rumored to be a mild hallucinogen. However, there is no conclusive scientific evidence to support this claim. It has been suggested that Legal drugs#Nutmeg be merged into this article or section. ... Hallucinogenic drug - drugs that can alter sensory perceptions. ...

See also

• Qamsar, Iran - biggest source of rosewater in Middle East.

Qamsar is a city in the Isfahan province of Iran near the city of Kashan. ...

External links

• Simple Method Used to Make Rose Water
• Make Your Own Rose Water