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Rose
Culinary rose is the fragrant flower of Rosa species used as petals, buds, and distillates in Middle Eastern, South Asian, and European sweets, drinks, and rice dishes. Damask and cabbage roses lead flavour work; only unsprayed culinary grades should be eaten. Rose water and concentrated extracts are products of the same plant, not standalone ingredients. Fresh and dried petals perfume syrups, jams, and garnishes when used sparingly.
Also known as: Gol, Gulab, Rose
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Persian gardens cultivated fragrant roses for food, scent, and distillation traditions.
Islamic Golden Age cookery spread rose petals and rose water through sweets and sherbets.
Mughal cuisine adopted rose in desserts, drinks, and aromatic rice preparations.
Bottled culinary rose water and dried petals became global Middle Eastern and South Asian grocery staples.