KTC Rose Water, 190ml

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Rose water contains between 10 and 50 percent rose oil. It is often used in religious ceremonies, as well as in the food industry. However, the same product can come in different forms. From desserts to drinks and even savory dishes, here’s some inspiration for how to use rose water in the kitchen. Desserts with Rose Water Abdul, L., Abdul, R., Sukul, R. R., & Nazish, S. (2010, March 10). Anti-inflammatory and antihistaminic study of an Unani eye drop formulation. Opthalmology and Eye Diseases, 2, 17–22

Rose water is the fragrant liquid distilled from fresh rose petals. It is a pantry staple throughout the Mediterranean and Middle East, just a dash adds a delicate floral quality to both sweet and savory foods. Photo Credits: Andrea Gralow A specific protein fragment called an amyloid, which is created by the body, has been shown to be present in these conditions and to affect the brain function, kill cells, and hinder memory. Encouragingly, properties found in rose water are an inhibitor of this amyloid. Headaches You’ll find rose water in many traditional recipes, but you don’t need to be limited to those applications. Here are some ideas for incorporating rose water into your everyday meals: Rose water is traditionally made through steam distillation, the same process used to flavor many botanical gins. Today, many people make their own version at home by boiling rose petals in water and then straining. While it'll work in a pinch, it’s not quite the same as capturing the super delicate, pure concentration of rose’s essence that you get from the steam itself. Here are the basic steps: Compotes: We love a splash in our strawberry compote, but you can add ¼ teaspoon to any fruit compote for another layer of complexity.

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Just as the fumes of rose water are inhaled to help improve mood, it is believed that the de-stressing effects can also help treat headaches and migraines. Rose water tastes slightly sweet and floral. It enhances the flavor of fruits like strawberries and raspberries, or sweetens the flavor of milk-based recipes like yogurt, puddings, or ice cream. I enjoy it stirred into yogurt with a drizzle of honey and crushed pistachios.

Rose water acts as an inhibitor against elastase and collagenase, which are both harmful to the skin. Rose hips: The seedpods of the roses, which are used either fresh or dried, and as they are or processed in factories. Mahboubi, M. (2016, January). Rosa damascene as holy ancient herb with novel applications. Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine, 6(1), 10–16 Medical News Today has strict sourcing guidelines and draws only from peer-reviewed studies, academic research institutions, and medical journals and associations. We avoid using tertiary references. We link primary sources — including studies, scientific references, and statistics — within each article and also list them in the resources section at the bottom of our articles. You can learn more about how we ensure our content is accurate and current by reading our editorial policy.Rose water has antiseptic and antibacterial properties, which mean it can help wounds heal faster, by keeping them clean and fighting injections. Puddings: From Middle Eastern staples like Mahalabia (Milk Pudding) to burbara (wheat berry pudding) to overnight oats and chia pudding. Often the petals are eaten, with yogurt, for example, and are used for the previously mentioned digestive benefits. Look for rose water in the grocery store baking aisle. It may not be at your local Kroger, but you’ll likely find it at Whole Foods or your nearest Indian grocer. You can also buy rose water online— Cortas rose water is a popular brand.