Rowan, also known as European mountain ash, is a deciduous tree or tall shrub from the rose family (Rosaceae). The species is botanically accepted as Sorbus aucuparia L. and is native from Europe to Iran, the Russian Far East, North China and Korea, including Bulgaria.
The plant develops smooth grey-green bark, pinnate leaves with serrated leaflets and small white to greenish flowers arranged in many-flowered clusters. The fruits are small, spherical, bright red to orange-red, with an astringent taste and mealy flesh. They ripen in September – October and are a valuable fruit raw material for herbal teas, extracts, functional products, fruit-based formulations, powders and cosmetic botanical extracts.
Basic Information
- Latin name: Sorbus aucuparia L.
- English name: Rowanberry / Rowan fruit / Mountain ash berries
- Part used: fruits (Fructus Sorbi aucupariae)
- Origin: Bulgaria
- Raw material type: wild-harvested
- Harvest period: September – October, after full ripening
Raw Material Characteristics
The fruits are collected after ripening, when they develop their characteristic orange-red to red colour. The raw material is cleaned and dried carefully to preserve its colour, astringent fruit profile and overall quality.
Chemical Composition
Rowanberries contain mainly organic acids, vitamin C, vitamin K, pectins, sugars, tannins, polyphenols, flavonoids, phenolic acids, carotenoids, minerals and biologically active fruit compounds.
Suitable for the Production of
- herbal teas and fruit blends
- dry and liquid botanical extracts
- functional foods
- fruit beverages and syrups
- cosmetic botanical extracts
- herbal powders
Medicinal Properties and Effects on the Body
Rowanberry fruit has the following properties:
- antioxidant
- anti-inflammatory
- antimicrobial
- astringent action
- diuretic
- supportive effect on digestive comfort
- supportive effect on metabolic balance
Forms Available
- rowanberries (Fructus Sorbi aucupariae) – 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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