Orange blossom water is a byproduct of the steam distillation process that creates neroli essential oil. This clear water, like the blossoms themselves smells amazing. Sweetly floral with a hint of citrus, it perfectly captures the heady aroma of an orange grove as its springtime blooms wake up to greet the warm Mediterranean sun.
This floral water gets its beneficial properties because an estimated 25% of the distillable essential oil in the blossoms remains dissolved or dispersed in the water after the distillation process has finished.
Orange blossom water is a general health tonic which can tackle many troublesome problems, and it’s also a centuries old culinary ingredient that has recently gained the notice and favor of foodies everywhere.