Description
Florentine flask: a Distillation culinary technique.
Technical
A florentine flask, also known as florentine receiver, florentine separator or essencier, other shapes called florentine vase or florentine vessel, is an oil–water separator fed with condensed vapors of a steam distillation in a fragrance extraction process.
Sensory Profile
Aroma ()
floralcitrusyherbaceousspicywoody
Wine Analogy
Similar to the separation of wine lees during racking
Coffee Analogy
Like the separation of coffee oils in a cold brew tower
Perfume Analogy
Comparable to the separation of essential oils in enfleurage
Culinary Applications
Orange blossom waterMiddle EasternSeparates aromatic hydrosol from bitter compounds
Rose attarIndianIsolates precious rose oil from distillation water
Lavender essential oilFrenchSeparates volatile oils from herbal infusion
Dietary
VeganVegetarianGluten-FreeHalalKosherPossible plant-derived allergens in essential oils