Gulkand

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Gulkand
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A plate of gulkand
Alternative namesRose petal jam
Region or state Indian subcontinent
Serving temperatureRoom temperature
Main ingredientsRose petals, sugar

Gulkand (also written gulqand or gulkhand) is a sweet preserve of rose petals originating in the Indian subcontinent. [1] The term is derived from Persian; gul (rose) and qand (sugar/sweet). [2] [3]

Contents

A package of gulkand Gulkand package.jpg
A package of gulkand

Preparation

Traditionally, gulkand has been prepared with Damask roses. [4] Other common types of roses used include China rose, French rose, and Cabbage rose. [4] It is prepared using special pink rose petals and is mixed with sugar. Rose petals are slow-cooked with sugar, which reduces the juices into a thick consistency. [5]

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Rose petals being prepared for gulkand

Uses in holistic medicine

Gulkand is used in the Unani system of medicine as a cooling tonic. [6] It is also used in Ayurvedic and Persian medicine to help with bodily imbalances. [7]

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