Should Rose Water Be Pink or Clear?

Ideally, considering the pink colour of the rose petals, the rose water should also have a pink hue; however, most of us do not get the technique right. Worry not, as we bring you the right way to make rose water with rose petals at home.

How do you know if rose water is pure?

Look for the word steam-distillation on the bottle. This method of productions retains nutrients and ensures purity. Rose water should be transparent in color. If the color is pink, it likely has additives.

What color is rose water?

Color of rose water can naturally vary from the palest colors of orange, pink or even yellow, right through to strong red. Common sense means that you look at the colors of the rose you are using and try to establish whether the color of your rose water is what you'd expect.