Feature: How Did Rose Water Become a Global Pantry Staple?

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Presenter: Johnny Dubbaneh

Delivered: DC on September 30, 2018

Rose Water is a staple in many Middle Eastern households, but few question its origins or global spread. This afikra feature explores the rose used in Rose Water and the technological advancements in its large-scale production.

Sources & Future References

• Turkish rose: A review of the history, ethnobotany, and modern uses of rose petals, rose oil, rose water, and other rose products

• The soul of the rose - BBC News

• The rose: A flower with deep roots in Turkish culture | Daily Sabah

• Rose Oil Industry and the Production of Oil Rose (Rosa Damascena Mill.) in Turkey

• Avicenna's Canon Of Medicine

• The Downfall of Rose Water, Once America's Favorite Flavor - Gastro Obscura

Contact Info

• Email: jdubbaneh@gmail.com

• Instagram: @johnnydoobs

Note: All community presentations are prepared & presented by non-experts on the subject. They are sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in that subject.

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