Product Snapshot – Nielsen-Massey Rose Water

A premium culinary ingredient, Nielsen-Massey Rose Water has been produced by a company well-known for producing high-quality flavour extracts and waters.

What is Nielsen-Massey Rose Water?

Made from rose petals, it is a distilled aromatic water known for its floral, sweet and slightly spicy fragrance. Its normally used to add delicate rose flavour to both sweet and savoury dishes.

Key Features and Uses:

• Pure and Natural – Often made using a traditional distillation method from rose petals
• Allergen-free – Typically gluten-free, non-GMO, kosher and often vegan
• High concentration – It has a high potency, so a small amount goes a long way
• No artificial flavours or colours
• Baking and Desserts – Can be used to enhance cakes, cookies, baklava and Turkish delight, along with pairing well with berries, white chocolate or rice pudding
• Beverages – Can be added to lemonades, cocktails or lassis for a floral twist

Usage Tips:

Its best to start small due to its potency – so 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon – and then adjust depending on how strong the rose flavour needs to be. To create a more balanced flavour, try combining with other ingredients like vanilla, pistachio or cardamom.

Recipe Idea – Rose Water Pistachio Shortbread Cookies:

Ingredients:

• 225g of unsalted butter, room temperature
• 100g of granulated sugar
• 180g of all-purpose flour
• 60g pistachios, finely chopped
• 1 tsp Nielsen-Massey Rose Water
• 1/4 tsp salt
• Optional: extra chopped pistachios or edible petals for garnish

Instructions:

1. 1. Cream butter and sugar:
   • In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes)
2. 2. Add rose water:
   • Mix in the rose water and salt, blending well.
3. 3. Mix in flour:
   • Gradually add the flour until just combined – don’t overmix.
4. 4. Fold in pistachios:
   • Stir in the chopped pistachios gently.
5. 5. Chill dough:
   • Shape dough into a log or flatten into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
6. 6. Preheat oven:
   • Set oven to 325*F (160*C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
7. 7. Shape cookies:
   • Slice the dough (if in a log) or roll and cut out shapes. Place cookies on the prepared sheet.
8. 8. Bake:
   • Bake for 14-16 minutes, or until edges are just slightly golden.
9. 9. Cool and garnish:
   • Let cool completely. Optionally sprinkle with crushed pistachios or edible rose petals.

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