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Gul
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Alternative names Rose petal jam
Region or state Indian subcontinent
Serving temperature Room temperature
Main ingredients Rose petals, sugar

Gulkand (also written gulqand or gulkhand) is a sweet preserve of rose petals originating from India and Pakistan. The term is derived from Persian; gul (rose) and qand (sugar/sweet).

Preparation

Traditionally, gulkand has been prepared with Damask roses. Other common types of roses used include China rose, French rose, and Cabbage rose. 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.

Rosepetals
Rose petals being prepared for gulkand

Uses in holistic medicine

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

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Gulqand para niños

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