Cornelian cherry is a deciduous shrub or small tree from the dogwood family (Cornaceae). The species is botanically accepted as Cornus mas L. and is native from Europe to the Caucasus, including Bulgaria. ,
The plant develops a well-branched crown, bark that exfoliates in thin plates, and opposite elliptic leaves with characteristic curved veins. The yellow flowers appear in early spring, before leaf emergence, in small umbel-like clusters. The fruits are red, oblong drupes with a tart-sweet taste. They are a valuable fruit raw material for dried herbal products, extracts, functional foods, beverages, powders and traditional fruit-based formulations. , ,
Basic Information
- Latin name: Cornus mas L.
- English name: Cornelian cherry
- German name: Kornelkirsche
- Part used: fruits (Fructus Corni)
- Origin: Bulgaria
- Raw material type: wild-harvested
- Harvest period: August – October, at harvest maturity
Raw Material Characteristics
The fruits are hand-harvested when they develop their characteristic red colour and reach suitable maturity. The raw material is cleaned and dried carefully to preserve its colour, fruit profile and overall quality.
Chemical Composition
Cornelian cherry fruits contain mainly organic acids, vitamin C, polyphenols, phenolic acids, anthocyanins, flavonoids, iridoids, hydrolysable tannins, sugars, carotenoids and minerals. , ,
Suitable for the Production of
- dried fruit herbal blends
- dry and liquid botanical extracts
- functional foods
- fruit beverages and syrups
- jams and fruit-based products
- cosmetic botanical extracts
- herbal powders
Medicinal Properties and Effects on the Body
Cornelian cherry fruit has the following properties:
- antioxidant
- anti-inflammatory
- astringent action
- antimicrobial
- supportive effect on digestive comfort
- supportive effect on metabolic balance
Forms Available
- cornelian cherry fruits (Fructus Corni) – whole dried, crushed, cut to custom size upon request, or powdered
Quality and Documentation
Upon request, a Certificate of Analysis (COA), technical documentation, batch traceability and additional documents may be provided.
Inquiry
Contact us for availability, bulk quantities, samples and a custom quotation based on the required raw material specifications.
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