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Osmanthus Fragrans (Guihua) Extract — Xianning Origin
Osmanthus fragrans Lour. (Guihua / 桂花) flower, Xianning, Hubei, China
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| Product Name | Osmanthus Fragrans (Guihua) Extract — Xianning Origin |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Osmanthus fragrans Lour. (Guihua / 桂花) flower, Xianning, Hubei, China |
| Plant Family | Oleaceae |
| Part Used | Flower (petal), fresh autumn harvest (Sept-Oct) |
| Active Ingredient | β-Ionone, Linalool, Flavonoids (quercetin, kaempferol), Phenylethanoid glycosides (verbascoside, acteoside) |
| Assay / HPLC | Total flavonoids ≥ 3.0% (powder) or β-ionone ≥ 0.8% (absolute) by method; confirm assay basis during RFQ |
| Extraction Method | Solvent / water extraction of fresh Osmanthus flower, followed by concentration and spray-drying; absolute by petroleum-ether / ethanol extraction and de-waxing |
| Appearance | Light yellow to brown fine powder (extract); amber liquid or absolute (oil) |
| Solubility | Powder fully water & ethanol soluble; liquid soluble in ethanol / carrier oil, slightly soluble in water |
| Suggested Use | Cosmetic 0.05-0.3%; Food 0.02-0.15%; Dietary supplement 0.5-2.0% (confirm by market) |
| Origin | Xianning, Hubei, China |
| Certifications | ISO 9001 / FSSC22000 document support, Halal / Kosher review, GB 2760 food flavor compliance, Batch-specific COA, Xianning geographic-indication origin (中国桂花之乡) |
| MOQ / Packaging | 50 g sample / 1 kg pilot / 25 kg bulk |
| Lead Time | 7-20 days |
| Stability / Storage | 24 months sealed in cool, dark storage (≤25°C); volatile aroma — protect from heat, light and open air |
| Applications | Functional tea / beverage / bakery / aromatic skincare / perfume & fragrance / aromatherapy / supplement |
Pricing & MOQ
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| Specification | SKU | Assay Method | Reference Price | Pack |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osmanthus Extract Powder 20:1 | HS-BE-OSM-20-1KG | Total flavonoids by UV | FOB USD 40-60 / 1 kg | 1 kg / foil bag |
| Osmanthus Absolute (Natural) | HS-BE-OSM-ABS-1KG | β-Ionone by GC-MS | FOB USD 180-300 / 1 kg | 1 kg / amber glass |
| Osmanthus Flavonoid Extract | HS-BE-OSM-FLV-1KG | Total flavonoids by UV | FOB USD 70-110 / 1 kg | 1 kg / foil bag |
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Applications
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Functional tea & beverage
Tea, beverage and functional-drink brands
Add 0.02-0.15% powder or a few drops of absolute to osmanthus tea, syrup, yogurt and ready-to-drink formats for a natural premium floral note compliant with GB 2760.
Bakery & confectionery
Pastry, mooncake and confectionery manufacturers
Use as a natural flavoring in mooncakes, pastries, candies and ice cream at 0.1-0.5% for authentic osmanthus character.
Aromatic skincare & clean beauty
Cosmetic and skincare brands
Add 0.05-0.3% extract or absolute for natural fragrance plus flavonoid antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and skin-brightening benefits.
Perfume & fine fragrance
Perfume houses and flavor houses
Use natural osmanthus absolute as a premium floral heart note in fine fragrance and personal-care perfumery.
Aromatherapy & home fragrance
Aromatherapy and home-care brands
Use in diffusers, candles and room fragrance for a mild, non-sensitizing long-lasting floral aroma.
Dietary supplements
Supplement brand owners
Use 0.5-2.0% flavonoid extract in capsules, oral liquids and effervescent tablets for antioxidant and mild respiratory-comfort support.
Product Knowledge Base
Everything buyers need to know about Osmanthus Fragrans (Guihua) Extract — Xianning Origin
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What is Osmanthus (Guihua) and why is it special?
Osmanthus fragrans, known in China as Guihua (桂花) and sometimes called sweet olive or fragrant olive, is a flowering plant native to China prized for one of the most valued natural floral aromas in the world. Unlike a commodity fragrance chemical, true osmanthus carries a complex, sweet, fruity-floral scent built on β-ionone, linalool and related volatiles. Xianning in Hubei is officially China's Home of Osmanthus (中国桂花之乡), holding 90%+ of China's ancient osmanthus trees — making its origin a defensible, traceable regional IP rather than a generic ingredient. The bloom lasts only a few weeks each autumn, and the fresh flower must be processed within hours, which is part of why genuine osmanthus extract commands a premium.
Key active compounds: β-ionone, linalool and flavonoids
Osmanthus extract delivers two layers of value. The aroma comes from volatile compounds — chiefly β-ionone (紫罗兰酮) and its alpha isomer, linalool (芳樟醇), cis-jasmone and γ-decalactone — which give the signature sweet, apricot-like floral note. The functional value comes from flavonoids (quercetin, kaempferol and their glycosides) and phenylethanoid glycosides such as verbascoside and acteoside. Together these provide antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and skin-brightening activity, which is why osmanthus is valued in both fine fragrance and functional skincare rather than scent alone.
How osmanthus extract is produced
Production begins with the fresh autumn flower, harvested and processed within hours to protect the fragile volatiles. For the water-soluble powder, the flower is extracted with water or ethanol, concentrated and spray-dried into a free-flowing powder (common ratios 10:1 or 20:1). For the natural absolute (Osmanthus Absolute), fresh flowers are extracted with petroleum ether or ethanol, de-waxed and concentrated into an amber, 100% natural oil rich in β-ionone. Low-temperature and supercritical-CO₂ routes are increasingly used to maximize aroma retention (≥92%). Every batch is controlled for total flavonoids (UV) and β-ionone (GC-MS).
Applications across food, tea, skincare, fragrance and beyond
Osmanthus is remarkably broad. In food and beverage it is a natural flavoring for osmanthus tea, syrup, yogurt, pastries, mooncakes, candies and rice wine, compliant with China's GB 2760 food-additive standard. In cosmetics it adds a natural premium floral note plus flavonoid antioxidant and skin-brightening benefits at 0.05-0.3%. In fine fragrance it is a prized natural heart note. In aromatherapy and home care it gives a mild, long-lasting floral aroma. And in dietary supplements the flavonoid fraction supports antioxidant and mild respiratory comfort. This cross-category reach makes osmanthus a versatile single ingredient for multi-line brands.
Quality, compliance and what to confirm before export
For food use, confirm GB 2760 natural-flavor status and check solvent residue and heavy metals (Pb ≤ 2ppm, As ≤ 1ppm, Cd ≤ 0.3ppm, Hg ≤ 0.1ppm). For cosmetics, request IFRA compliance and allergen status; for perfume, confirm the β-ionone specification by GC-MS. Every batch should ship with a COA documenting total flavonoids, β-ionone, heavy metals, microbiology (total count ≤ 1000 CFU/g) and pesticide residue. US and EU buyers may require additional food / cosmetic documentation; we prepare these per destination market and review them during RFQ. Watch for sulfur-fumigated or flavor-mixed powders — a COA that cannot show real flavonoid and β-ionone numbers is a red flag.
Xianning origin, sustainability and industry extension
Sourcing from Xianning — China's Home of Osmanthus — gives a verifiable origin story that generic osmanthus cannot match, and supports farming communities that have cultivated Guihua for generations. Beyond the raw extract, the same botanical enables natural extension: osmanthus tea and ready-to-drink beverages, osmanthus pastry and confectionery lines, premium osmanthus absolute for private-label perfume, and osmanthus-infused skincare. Because the flower is seasonal and aroma is perishable, locking a traceable Xianning supply is the strategic moat — exactly the kind of rare, story-rich botanical that fits a premium natural-ingredient brand rather than a commodity price war.
Quality & Compliance
Batch-level COA archive
Every batch is documented. Review historical batch records to verify quality consistency before committing to an RFQ.
| Batch Number | Production Date | Assay Result | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS-BE-OSM-20-2506 | 2025-06 | Total flavonoids 3.2% (UV) | Passed | Request COA → |
| HS-BE-OSM-ABS-2503 | 2025-03 | β-Ionone 0.9% (GC-MS) | Passed | Request COA → |
| HS-BE-OSM-FLV-2412 | 2024-12 | Total flavonoids 3.1% (UV) | Passed | Request COA → |
HPLC Chromatogram — Active Marker Identification
Chromatographic analysis of β-Ionone, Linalool, Flavonoids (quercetin, kaempferol), Phenylethanoid glycosides (verbascoside, acteoside) in our QC laboratory. The batch-specific chromatogram and full HPLC report are issued with every COA.
Testing Focus
Total flavonoids by UV spectrophotometry
β-Ionone and volatile profile by GC-MS
Heavy metals: Pb ≤ 2ppm, As ≤ 1ppm, Cd ≤ 0.3ppm, Hg ≤ 0.1ppm
Microbiology: total plate count ≤ 1000 CFU/g; yeast & mold ≤ 100 CFU/g
Pesticide residue and solvent residue per ICH Q3C / GB standards
Loss on drying ≤ 5.0%; 80-mesh particle size (powder)
Document Notes
COA and assay method checked before quotation
MSDS, TDS and GC-MS chromatogram available by RFQ
Halal / Kosher and GB 2760 food-flavor documents reviewed per buyer market
Sourcing Story
From harvest to your formulation
Xianning, Hubei, China (Source of the Fu River; South-to-North Water Diversion core catchment)
GreenSource™ Verified Origin
Osmanthus fragrans — known in China as Guihua (桂花) — is one of the country's most cherished aromatic flowers, and Xianning in Hubei is officially recognized as China's Home of Osmanthus (中国桂花之乡), holding 90%+ of China's ancient osmanthus trees. The flowers bloom for only a few weeks each autumn (September to October) and must be harvested and processed within hours to capture their fragile, sweet floral volatiles. Our GreenSource™ program sources from Xianning cooperatives and contract orchards, ensuring every batch is traceable to its harvest region, tested for flavonoid and β-ionone content, and sourced through farming communities that have cultivated Guihua for generations.
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