Description
The standardized extract of Rose Hips (the fruit of Rosa canina or related Rosa species), valued for natural Vitamin C content and the unique galactolipid GOPO (a documented joint-health active). Used in joint-support and natural Vitamin C dietary supplements.
Reddish-brown to brown free-flowing powder with characteristic mild fruity aroma. Highly water-soluble.
We supply food-grade Rose Hip Extract from manufacturers in China holding ISO, Halal, Kosher and other certifications relevant to the product and production.
Common market grades include 4:1 Standard Extract (cost-effective baseline), 10:1 Premium Extract, 70 percent Vitamin C Standardized, and GOPO-Standardized Premium Grade for joint-support supplements.
Bulk and reduced-MOQ shipments. Batch-level COA covering Vitamin C content, GOPO content (HPLC, when applicable), total polyphenols, residual solvents, heavy metals, pesticides, and microbiology.
Introduction
Rose Hips have been used in traditional European medicine for centuries for vitamin C content and joint complaints. Modern clinical research has identified a specific galactolipid (GOPO) as the principal active for joint-health applications, supporting the premium positioning of standardized rose hip extracts in this segment.
Industrial production proceeds by hot-water or hydroalcoholic extraction of dried rose hip fruit, followed by purification and standardization to defined active content.
Recognized as a permitted food ingredient by the U.S. FDA (GRAS), the European Food Safety Authority, and equivalent regulators worldwide.
Clinical evidence for joint-health applications is among the better-established for natural-product joint supplements, with multiple controlled trials supporting modest but meaningful improvements in osteoarthritis symptoms at 5 to 10 grams per day of standardized rose hip powder.
Strategic positioning targets joint-support supplements and premium natural Vitamin C applications.
Where it is used
- Joint-support dietary supplements: osteoarthritis management positioning (the strongest clinical-evidence application)
- Natural Vitamin C supplements and beauty-from-within formulations
- Cosmetic skincare: anti-aging and antioxidant formulations
- Premium functional beverages and herbal teas
- Traditional European herbal medicine: respiratory and immune applications
- Premium pet supplements for senior animal joint health
- Sports nutrition: joint-support and recovery formulations
Technical data
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Reddish-brown to brown free-flowing powder |
| Vitamin C content | varies by grade (up to 70%) |
| Herb-to-extract ratio | 4:1 or 10:1 (standard grades) |
| GOPO content (when applicable) | standardized per supplier specification |
| Loss on drying | ≤ 5.0% |
| Heavy metals (as Pb) | ≤ 2 mg/kg |
| Total plate count | ≤ 1000 cfu/g |
| Source | Rosa canina or related Rosa species |
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