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Rosewater

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

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About Rosewater

Rosewater is an aromatic aqueous preparation obtained from roses, commonly through distillation, and used to flavor desserts, syrups, drinks, pastries, candies, and selected savory dishes. It is an unsweetened ingredient, distinct from rose syrup and other sweetened rose beverages.

It is a clear, watery liquid with a pronounced floral fragrance and delicate, perfumed taste. Commercial strength varies, so its sensory impact depends on the product and amount added. It contributes aroma and flavor rather than thickness.

Rosewater is generally sold in small bottles for measured addition. Commercial versions may contain additional water, preservatives, or other permitted ingredients, and labeling may not distinguish distillate from other rose-flavored aqueous preparations. It remains liquid when incorporated into recipes.

Ingredient type
extract

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Desserts

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Local names for rosewater

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English

rosewater

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Rosewater nutrition & diet

Rosewater nutritional value

Product example: ROSE WATER (Asmar's Mediterranean Foods Inc.)

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

Assess rosewater as culinary aqueous rose distillate and keep it distinct from rose syrup, rose oil, or concentrated flavor extract. Confirm the product’s intended food use and record the quantity added to the actual beverage, dessert, or savory recipe. Sweeteners and other ingredients belong to that complete preparation.

Compare the right form: Match culinary rosewater in the stated brand or recipe, distinguishing plain distillate from syrup, oil, extract, or a finished drink or dessert.

Diet considerations

Plain rosewater is a plant-derived flavoring, but commercial products and recipes may include sugar, alcohol, dairy, gelatin, animal-derived additives, or cereal ingredients. Those additions determine compatibility. A small amount in a recipe does not characterize the whole dish; carbohydrate patterns depend on the beverage, dessert, or sauce it flavors.

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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