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rose water
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flavoured water made by distilling rose petals with water
Rose water is a flavoured water made by distilling rose petals with water, creating a fragrant liquid with a delicate floral taste. It has been used for centuries in cooking, beverages, and traditional medicine across various cultures, particularly in Middle Eastern and South Asian cuisines.
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Encyclopedic overview
Rose water or rosewater is a flavoured water created by steeping rose petals in water. It is typically made as a by-product during the distillation of rose petals to create rose oil for perfumes. Rose water is widely utilized to flavour culinary dishes and enhance cosmetic products, and it is significant in religious rituals throughout Eurasia. Iran is a major producer, supplying around 90% of the world's rose water demand.
Central Iran is home to the annual Golabgiri festival each spring. Thousands of tourists visit the area to celebrate the rose harvest for the production of rosewater.
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