orange blossom water

Neroli-infused liquid

Orange blossom water is a fragrant distillation made from the flowers of bitter orange trees, used as a flavoring in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cooking.

It appears in pastries, puddings, and drinks, adding a delicate floral note: The baklava was perfumed with orange blossom water.

A little goes a long way—too much tastes soapy.

Related

pastry · pastry brush · perfume · distilled · delicate · aromatic · bitters · cocktail · Moroccan · North African · syrup · dessert · petals · citrus · baking · essence · Mediterranean · jasmine

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Opposites
floral vs. non-floral flavor profile

orange blossom waterfish sauce

Fermented anchovy condiment

garlic extract · asafoetida · liquid smoke · truffle oil · anchovy paste

delicate vs. intense aromatics

orange blossom watervinegar

Acidic cooking liquid

lemon juice · hot sauce · ammonia · soy sauce · Worcestershire sauce

orange-derived products

orange blossom waterorange juice

Pressed citrus drink

orange zest · orange oil · orange extract · orange peel

Family

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Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Rated G