Rosa Damascena Flower Water
Rose flower water is used historically as a food flavoring. Rose oil/extracts are listed by FDA as GRAS for food use under 21 CFR 182.20 (rose, rose absolute, rose oil) and as flavor by FEMA.
What it is
Aqueous distillate (hydrosol) from Damascus rose petals (Rosa damascena Mill.); a byproduct of rose essential oil distillation.
Flavoring in Middle Eastern/Mediterranean foods, beverages, sweets; cosmetic toner.
What regulators actually say
"Rose absolute (Rosa alba L., Rosa centifolia L., Rosa damascena Mill., Rosa gallica L.); Rose (otto of roses, attar of roses) — generally recognized as safe for their intended use."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Rose oil/absolute GRAS under 21 CFR 182.20; rose water used in food at flavoring levels.
European Union — EFSA
Permitted flavoring.
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