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Rose-flavored, sweet refreshing drink
In season: Spring · Summer
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GI
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1 cup (medium) of Rose sherbet (200 g) has 110 calories. That works out to 55 calories per 100 g. It contains 28 g of carbs, 0 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 65 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Rose sherbet is a traditional Turkish drink made by steeping rose petals or mixing rose water with sugar and water. Recipes may include lemon or spices, and the colour and intensity vary from one household to another. Despite the name, it is a drink rather than a frozen sorbet.
Served chilled, often over ice, it is fragrant, floral and distinctly sweet. In Turkey it is offered to guests and enjoyed at summer meals or special occasions; elsewhere, it makes a refreshing alternative to sweetened iced drinks. Nutritionally, it is mainly a source of carbohydrate and energy, with no protein, fat or fibre. For a lighter glass, dilute it with extra cold water or use less sugar when preparing it.
Selected: 100 g
55
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
14g
· 5% DV
Protein
0g
· 0% DV
Fat
0g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 100% · Protein 0% · Fat 0%
Vitamins
Vitamin C
0.5mg · 1% DV
Vitamin A
0µg · 0% DV
B1
0mg · 0% DV
B2
0mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Calcium
2mg · 0% DV
Iron
0mg · 0% DV
Magnesium
1mg · 0% DV
Zinc
0mg · 0% DV
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0g
MONOUNSATURATED
0g
POLYUNSATURATED
0g
Rose sherbet is a sweet, rose-scented drink, commonly made by infusing edible rose petals in water and adding sugar and lemon. It is served chilled and is not the frozen dessert called sorbet.
Rose sherbet is made by steeping fragrant edible rose petals in water, then straining and sweetening the infusion. A little lemon balances the floral sweetness; use petals sold for culinary use, not sprayed florist roses.
Rose sherbet tastes floral, fragrant, and sweet, often with a light citrus note. The rose should smell fresh rather than perfumed; too much rose essence can make the drink taste soapy.
No, rose sherbet is a sweet drink, while rose water is a concentrated floral water used in small amounts for flavoring. Some recipes use rose water, but it is not a ready-to-drink substitute for sherbet.
Rose sherbet is strongly associated with Turkish and wider Ottoman food traditions, where fruit and flower infusions were served as refreshments. Recipes differ, but rose petals or rose flavor and a sweetened base are common.
Rose sherbet is usually served cold, often over ice, because it is a refreshing drink. You can dilute a concentrated homemade version with chilled water just before serving to adjust its sweetness.
Yes, you can make rose sherbet with less sugar or without it. The result will be less syrupy and may taste more tart or floral, so adjust the lemon and dilution to suit the infusion.
Homemade rose sherbet keeps for a few days in a clean, sealed container in the refrigerator. Discard it if its smell, appearance, or taste changes, and avoid leaving it out for long periods.
Yes, rose sherbet can be made with dried culinary rose petals. Use petals intended for food rather than potpourri, since decorative products may contain pesticides, fragrance, or other additives.
Both methods are used: traditional-style recipes may infuse rose petals directly, while quicker versions use rose syrup or rose water. Petal infusions give a gentler, less uniform flavor than prepared syrup.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.