| Property |
Specification |
| Common Name |
Rosehip |
| Scientific Name |
Rosa canina (or other species in the Rosa genus) |
| Form |
Dried fruit (or oil, powder) |
| Color |
Red, Orange, or sometimes yellowish |
| Shape |
Oval or round, sometimes flattened |
| Size |
1-2 cm in diameter (fruit) |
| Texture |
Firm and leathery, sometimes slightly wrinkled |
| Taste |
Tart and slightly sweet |
| Aroma |
Mild, slightly fruity or floral |
| Moisture Content |
Typically around 10-15% in dried form |
| Density |
Varies (dependent on form and moisture content) |
| Seeds |
Small, hard, typically 5-10 seeds per fruit |
| Oil Content |
15-25% (in Rosehip oil, depending on extraction) |
| pH |
4.5 - 6.5 (depending on the form) |
