How to source Roxburgh rose (cili fruit) powder
What we ask before quoting a Roxburgh rose order. When a cili fruit enquiry arrives we ask three things before quoting: the carrier preference, carrier-free or maltodextrin; the mesh, 80 standard or 100 on request; and the label claim, because a vitamin C claim sits differently on a carrier-free powder than on a diluted one. We also confirm the trial quantity up front. Samples are always drawn from production lots, so the buyer tests the real material; how much we can supply free of charge depends on the item's value, and anything beyond that is billed at cost plus courier and quoted before it ships, so there is no ambiguity later.
Cili fruit (Rosa roxburghii Tratt), known in English as Roxburgh rose, is a fruit with a narrow home range in the mountains of southwest China and an unusually strong vitamin C reputation for something so little known in the West. As an ingredient it arrives as a light beige to cream fine powder, naturally rich in vitamin C, with a tangy fruity taste. This guide covers what the standard grade is, the choices that matter when ordering, and what a first order looks like.
What the material is
The standard grade is a pure concentration powder, produced by low-temperature spray drying of fresh juice or pulp. There is no assay marker to negotiate and no synthetic colors: the assay line on the specification reads “pure concentration powder”, and the value proposition is the fruit itself rather than a standardised compound. That has one practical consequence for buyers: quality is judged on the physical and micro lines, the documentation and the process, not on a potency figure, so those are the lines to read closely.
The choices that matter
- Carrier. The standard grade is carrier-free. A maltodextrin carrier is available on request. Choose deliberately: carrier-free suits immunity-focused and clean-label positioning, while a carrier system changes flow behaviour and cost per kilo, and dilutes any native vitamin C content on the finished label.
- Mesh. 80 mesh is standard; 100 mesh on request. For sachets, stick packs and gummies the finer mesh is usually worth the conversation; for beverage mixing the standard grade disperses adequately.
- Packing. A 25 kg fibre drum with a double polyethylene liner is standard, with 1 kg and 5 kg foil bags for samples and pilot runs. MOQ is 1 kg, and OEM packing under your own brand is available, with artwork handled under confidentiality.
The specification lines to check
| Line | Standard grade |
|---|---|
| Botanical source | Cili fruit (Rosa roxburghii Tratt), fruit |
| Process | Low-temperature spray drying of fresh juice/pulp |
| Appearance | Light beige to cream fine powder |
| Odour and taste | Characteristic of the fresh fruit; tangy, fruity |
| Carrier | Carrier-free, or maltodextrin carrier on request |
| Particle size | 80 mesh (standard), 100 mesh on request |
| Loss on drying | ≤ 5.0% |
| Total ash | ≤ 5.0% |
| Shelf life | 24 months in unopened original packing |
Every lot is released against the written specification and accompanied by a batch COA with full documentation. Alternative assays, mesh sizes and carrier systems can be produced to your specification, so tell us the target and we will confirm feasibility and lead time within one business day.
Where buyers are using it
The product page lists four application areas, and they split by format rather than by claim:
- Immunity-support blends. The dominant use, usually in multi-ingredient powder or capsule formulas where the fruit’s native vitamin C supports the positioning.
- Functional beverages. The tangy fruity character carries well in dilution, and the low-temperature spray-drying process is what keeps it there.
- Gummies and lozenges. A fine fruit powder at 80 mesh, or 100 mesh on request, blends into a pectin or gelatin matrix without grittiness at standard doses.
- Superfruit powder mixes. Sold on its own or in blends with other berry and fruit powders, where the beige-cream colour and mild taste keep the mix usable.
First-order mechanics
Samples are drawn from production lots rather than made separately, so the material you trial is the material that would ship. How much we can supply free of charge depends on the item’s value; anything beyond that is billed at cost plus courier and quoted up front. In-stock items are ready in about 2 days, and bulk production of standard grades takes 3 to 5 working days after deposit. From Xi’an, consolidation to Shenzhen takes about 3 days, then air freight about 6 days to major U.S. and EU airports, with sea freight at 18 to 25 days.
Ask for the spec sheet, a sample COA and a trial bag in the first email. For a powder with no marker assay, the documentation and the trial material are the whole quality conversation.
Frequently asked questions
Is Roxburgh rose powder carrier-free?
The standard grade is a pure concentration powder and carrier-free, with a maltodextrin carrier available on request. The assay line lists no synthetic colors, and alternative carrier systems can be produced to your specification.
What does the specification cover?
Light beige to cream fine powder with a characteristic tangy, fruity taste; 80 mesh standard and 100 mesh on request; loss on drying at or below 5.0%; total ash at or below 5.0%; 24-month shelf life in unopened original packing; packed in a 25 kg fibre drum with a double polyethylene liner, or 1 kg and 5 kg foil bags.
What is the MOQ, sample policy and lead time?
MOQ is 1 kg and OEM service runs from 1 kg. Samples are drawn from production lots; the free quantity depends on the item's value and anything beyond that is billed at cost plus courier, quoted up front. In-stock items are ready in about 2 days, bulk production takes 3 to 5 working days after deposit, and transit is about 3 days Xi'an to Shenzhen plus about 6 days by air, or 18 to 25 days by sea.
Related: Roxburgh Rose Powder — full specification, grades and documentation.