Rose water is made by steeping rose petals in water, a practice that probably originated in the Middle East. The premium ingredient is most often used as a flavoring agent, particularly for sweets like marshmallows, nougat or baklava. It is a traditional ingredient in some Middle Eastern and South Asian desserts and its presence on menus in the United States has grown by 60 percent over the past four years. [more...]

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