Find GFSI-certified rosehip suppliers on Nutrada offering powder, whole, cut and sifted qualities from Chile, Turkey, and Bulgaria. European procurement teams source rosehip for herbal tea blends and vitamin C supplements.
| Value | Description |
| Botanical name | Rosa canina (primary commercial species) |
| Available forms | Whole hips, cut and sifted, deseeded powder, standardised extract |
| Origins | Chile, Turkey, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Germany |
| Certifications | GFSI (BRCGS, IFS, FSSC 22000), EU Organic, Kosher, Halal |
| Common applications | Herbal teas, vitamin C supplements, joint health formulations, baby food |
| Packaging | 5-25 kg bags |
| MOQ | 25kg |
| Category | Herbs Wholesale |
Rosehip procurement decisions center on seed removal and particle size for the intended application.
| Form/Grade | What it means for procurement | Typical application |
| Whole rosehips | Contains seeds and fine hairs; lowest cost | Decorative tea blends, further processing |
| Cut and sifted | Reduced particle size, may contain seed fragments | Tea bag blends, retail loose tea |
| Deseeded powder | Seeds and irritant hairs removed; higher cost | Supplement capsules, functional foods |
| Standardised extract | Concentrated bioactives; highest cost | Joint health supplements, high-end formulations |
Chilean rosehip harvest occurs March-May in the Biobío and Araucanía regions, providing counter-seasonal supply to European wild collection. Turkey provides substantial volumes through wild collection from Eastern Anatolia highlands (Gümüşhane, Erzincan), while Bulgarian rosehip from the Rhodope Mountains commands higher prices for its vitamin C content in EU herbal tea markets. European wild-harvesting in Czech Republic, Germany, Sweden, and Poland provides limited volumes for organic certified applications. All rosehip products containing health claims must comply with Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 on nutrition and health claims when marketed in the EU.
Rosehip requires moisture control below 12% to prevent mold growth during storage. Standard packaging uses multi-layer kraft bags from 5-25 kg, stored below 20 degrees Celsius in low humidity conditions. Buyers must verify seed and hair removal status, fine hairs cause mucous membrane irritation and require complete elimination for food-grade applications. Shelf life ranges 18-24 months when stored correctly, with vitamin C degradation accelerating above 25 degrees Celsius.
Bulgarian and Turkish origins offer EU Organic certification, with Chile providing both EU and USDA NOP dual-certified supply. European wild-harvested rosehip from Czech Republic and Germany typically holds organic certification with deeper supply availability than other EU origins. Chilean organic rosehip provides the most consistent year-round availability for large-volume buyers.
Consumer formats include tea sachets, loose herbal tea pouches, supplement capsules, and superfood powder jars. Private label buyers must specify seed removal requirements before production, whole hips require consumer warning labels in EU markets. Minimum orders typically start at 1,000 units depending on packaging format, with label compliance documentation required for each target market.
Rosehip suppliers concentrate in Chile for large-scale dried fruit supply and Turkey for EU market access. Request batch-specific CoA including vitamin C content, moisture percentage, and complete pesticide residue panels, EU pesticide MRL compliance is standard for all herbal ingredients. Documentation should include seed removal confirmation and microbiological reports for yeast and mold counts.
Nutrada lists GFSI-certified rosehip suppliers from Chile, Turkey, and Bulgaria, covering whole hips through standardised extracts across conventional and organic supply. All orders are placed directly with certified suppliers, with no intermediary.
Last updated: Apr 10, 2026
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