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PRACTICAL WALKTHROUGH · PARAMETERS · COMMON MISTAKES
Rosewater distillation extracts aromatic compounds from rose petals via low‑temperature steam distillation.
Origin: Abbasid alchemists (8th century) — Baghdad, Iraq
See full technique reference →The process relies on the volatility of geraniol and related terpenoids, which are carried by steam at 80–90 °C and condensed at 100 °C. A reflux ratio of about 3:1 helps retain essential oils, while maintaining temperatures below 120 °C prevents oxidation of geraniol into off‑flavors.
Primary Reaction
Steam distillation of volatile rose petal oils
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