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Rose Water

Rose water is an aromatic aqueous distillate of roses used to flavor desserts, beverages, and some savory dishes.

Rose Water — illustrative ingredient image

About Rose Water

Rose water is an aromatic aqueous preparation obtained from roses, commonly through distillation, and may also be produced or labeled using rose-derived flavoring. It is used in desserts, syrups, drinks, pastries, candies, and selected savory dishes where a floral note is wanted without the thickness of a syrup.

It is a clear, watery liquid with a pronounced floral fragrance and a delicate, perfumed taste. Commercial versions can differ in strength and may contain additional water, preservatives, or other permitted ingredients.

Rose water is generally sold in small bottles for measured addition. It is unsweetened as an ingredient identity, distinguishing it from rose syrup and other sweetened rose beverages. Dilution or incorporation into a dessert or drink spreads its aroma through the finished preparation.

Ingredient type
extract

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Desserts

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Local names for rose water

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English

rose water

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Rose Water nutrition & diet

Rose Water nutritional value

Product example: ROSE WATER (Colonel Lee's Enterprises)

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

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Portions & preparation

Match distilled rose water used as a flavoring, not rose syrup, rose extract in oil, or a sweetened beverage. Establish whether it is culinary or cosmetic-grade and record the amount incorporated into the recipe. Other ingredients in drinks, desserts, and sauces must be assessed separately.

Compare the right form: Reference culinary rose water as an aqueous distillate, identifying brand or recipe and distinguishing it from syrup, oil, extract, or prepared beverage.

Diet considerations

Rose water is a processed plant-derived flavoring when it is plain aqueous distillate, but formulations vary. Compatibility changes if sugar, alcohol, dairy, gelatin, animal-derived additives, or cereal ingredients are present in the finished food. Its carbohydrate pattern depends mainly on the beverage or dessert to which it is added.

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

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    May be compatible
  • Vegetarian
    May be compatible
  • Pescatarian
    May be compatible
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Not established
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · May be compatible
The recorded ingredients may fit this pattern. This is not a complete recipe or manufacturing specification; check additions and preparation.
Vegetarian · May be compatible
The recorded ingredients may fit this pattern. This is not a complete recipe or manufacturing specification; check additions and preparation.
Pescatarian · May be compatible
The recorded ingredients may fit this pattern. This is not a complete recipe or manufacturing specification; check additions and preparation.
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 — ROSE 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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