Rose Hip
Also known as: rosehip, rosehips
Rose hips are a whole-food fruit with a long history of dietary use, particularly as a high-vitamin-C tea or jam ingredient. NIH/NCCIH lists rose hip as generally well tolerated when used as food.
What it is
The fruit (hip) of the rose plant (Rosa spp.), notably Rosa canina; rich in vitamin C.
Whole-food fruit; flavoring; herbal tea ingredient; vitamin C source.
Why it's flagged
- seed hairs may cause GI irritation if not removed
What regulators actually say
"Rose hips, wild (Northern Plains Indians) - USDA FoodData Central nutrient profile."
"Rose, Rosa, alba L. and other species of Rosa - listed as a GRAS source of essential oils/oleoresins."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Whole food / GRAS herbal ingredient under 21 CFR 182.20 (essential oils, oleoresins).
European Union — EFSA
Permitted food / botanical.
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