10 Facts About Rose water

Rose water is a flavoured water made by steeping rose petals in water.

Rose water is used to flavour food, as a component in some cosmetic and medical preparations, and for religious purposes throughout Asia and Europe.

Rose water perfumes are made from rose oil, called attar of roses, which is a mixture of volatile essential oils obtained by steam-distilling the crushed petals of roses.

In South Asian cuisine, rose water is a common ingredient in sweets such as laddu, gulab jamun, and peda.

In Malaysia and Singapore, sweet red-tinted rose water is mixed with milk, making a sweet pink drink called bandung.

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In Yorkshire, rose water has long been used as a flavouring for the regional specialty, Yorkshire curd tart.

Rose water is frequently used as a halal substitute for red wine and other alcohols in cooking.

In medieval Europe, rose water was used to wash hands at a meal table during feasts.

Rose water ointment is occasionally used as an emollient, and rose water is sometimes used in cosmetics such as cold creams, toners and face wash.

Rose water is used in the religious ceremonies of Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Zoroastrianism, and Baha'i Faith.