Learn how rose petals are harvested and distilled to derive attar of roses essential oil
Rose petal harvesting and attar distillation in Bulgaria
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NARRATOR: Attar of roses, commonly called rose oil, is the liquid essential oil distilled from rose petals. It is used in the manufacture of perfumes, pharmaceuticals, and liqueurs.
Two thousand rosebuds, which must be collected in the early morning dew, are required to produce one gram of attar of roses.
Bulgaria is the major producer of rose oil, supplying about 80 percent of the world demand.
Two thousand rosebuds, which must be collected in the early morning dew, are required to produce one gram of attar of roses.
Bulgaria is the major producer of rose oil, supplying about 80 percent of the world demand.