Gulkan
Gulkand is a sweet preserve of rose petals believed to come from India. The term is derived from Persian; gul (rose) and qand (sugar/sweet). Gulkand is made by boiling rose petals in sugar syrup until they are soft and the liquid has turned a deep red. The petals are then strained and the syrup is bottled. Gulkand can be eaten as a sweet, used as a filling for confectionery or added to drinks. It has a mild rose flavor and a sweet, sugary taste.
Gulkand is believed to have many health benefits, including being a natural tonic for the heart, improving digestion, and helping to regulate blood pressure. It is also said to be a cooling agent, helpful in relieving summer heat exhaustion.
Gulkand is available commercially, but can also be made at home. There are many recipes for making gulkand, but the basic ingredients are rose petals, sugar syrup, and lemon juice.
Making gulkand at home is a slow process, but the end result is worth the wait. The rose petals need to be boiled in sugar syrup for about three hours until they are soft and the liquid has turned a deep red. The petals are then strained and the syrup is bottled. If desired, a few drops of lemon juice can be added to give the gulkand a slightly sour taste.
Gulkand can be eaten as a sweet, used as a filling for confectionery or added to drinks. It has a mild rose flavor and a sweet, sugary taste. Gulkand is available commercially, but can also be made at home. There are many recipes for making gulkand, but the basic ingredients are rose petals, sugar syrup, and lemon juice.
Gulkand is a cooling and refreshing confection made from rose petals. It is used in the Unani system of medicine as a cooling tonic, and in Ayurvedic and Persian medicine to help with bodily imbalances. Gulkand can be enjoyed on its own as a sweet snack, or added to drinks or desserts. It is available in many Indian and Middle Eastern grocery stores. Gulkand is a sweet, rose-flavored preserve made from the petals of roses. It is used to promote good digestion and to get rid of sugar cravings, acidity, and headaches. Gulkand can be eaten in the morning or after meals.
Global gulkan production
Production of gulkan globally is forecast to increase in the coming years, due to continued demand from key markets such as China and India. Global production is expected to reach 9.4 million tonnes by 2021, up from 8.9 million tonnes in 2016. The main producing countries are China, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Vietnam.
China is the world’s largest producer of gulkan, with production estimated at 4.5 million tonnes in 2016. Production is forecast to increase to 5.2 million tonnes by 2021. India is the second largest producer, with production estimated at 1.6 million tonnes in 2016. Production is forecast to increase to 1.8 million tonnes by 2021.
Pakistan is the third largest producer of gulkan, with production estimated at 1.2 million tonnes in 2016. Production is forecast to increase to 1.4 million tonnes by 2021. Bangladesh is the fourth largest producer, with production estimated at 0.5 million tonnes in 2016. Production is forecast to increase to 0.6 million tonnes by 2021.
Vietnam is the fifth largest producer of gulkan, with production estimated at 0.4 million tonnes in 2016. Production is forecast to increase to 0.5 million tonnes by 2021. Global demand for gulkan is forecast to increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.5% between 2016 and 2021, reaching 9.7 million tonnes.
The main markets for gulkan are China, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Vietnam. China is the largest market for gulkan, with demand estimated at 4.6 million tonnes in 2016. Demand is forecast to increase to 5.3 million tonnes by 2021.