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Orange Blossom Water

Orange blossom water is a fragrant distillate or extract of citrus blossoms used in sweets, drinks, and some savory dishes.

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About Orange Blossom Water

Orange blossom water is a perfumed water made by distilling, or sometimes extracting, citrus blossoms for their floral aroma. It is used in pastries, puddings, syrups, confectionery, fruit preparations, sweet drinks, and some savoury dishes and sauces.

It has a pronounced sweet-floral citrus scent and flavour and is used in small amounts because its fragrance can quickly dominate. It is a clear, fluid liquid and does not provide the texture or acidity of orange flesh. Products differ in intensity according to the blossoms, concentration, and manufacturing method.

Bottled products may be sold as a distillate or as a flavoured water, so labels and strength should be checked. Distillation or extraction produces a liquid rather than segments, pulp, or juice; dilution affects intensity, while use in syrups, puddings, or drinks distributes its aroma through the finished preparation.

Ingredient type
extract

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Orange Blossom Water nutrition & diet

Orange Blossom Water nutritional value

Product example: CORTAS, ORANGE BLOSSOM WATER (Cortas Canning & Refrigerating)

Per 100 g of this specific product as recorded by USDA, per 100 g.

Calories
0kcal
Protein
0.0g
Carbs
0.0g
Fat
0.0g

A product-specific label example, not a generic average. Formulations can change; use the nutrition label on the product being eaten.

Portions & preparation

Establish whether orange blossom water is a distillate, hydrosol, extract, or flavored product, and check its intended dilution or culinary use. Brand formulations may include water, alcohol, sugar, or other flavorings. A small flavoring amount should not be treated as equivalent to orange fruit or juice.

Compare the right form: Match references to the exact orange-blossom distillate or extract, including concentration, solvent, sweeteners, preservatives, and any brand-specific formulation.

Diet considerations

Orange blossom water is plant-associated, but the product may be a distillate, extract, or blend rather than edible blossom tissue. Compatibility changes with alcohol, sugar, dairy, gelatin, or cereal-containing desserts. Brand and recipe ingredients matter, so do not assume an unclear commercial formulation has a particular dietary status.

AI-authored reading notes · Awaiting editorial review. Measured values, where available, have a separate source above.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Not established
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central branded product — CORTAS, ORANGE BLOSSOM WATER ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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