Rosa Canina Jelly
Rosa Canina Jelly is a fragrant, jewel-toned preserve made from the fruit of the wild rose, commonly known as rose hips. It typically includes rose hip pulp, sugar, and lemon juice, and is a traditional treat in many European and North American cuisines, often foraged from hedgerows.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This jelly is primarily a source of carbohydrates from natural fruit sugars and added sweetener, with negligible fat and protein. It is exceptionally high in Vitamin C and provides a good amount of dietary fiber.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 50 kcal |
| Protein | 0.1 g |
| Carbs | 13 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Sugar | 12 g |
| Sodium | 0 mg |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Vitamin A | 10 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin K | 1 mcg |
| Potassium | 20 mg |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg |
| Iron | 0.1 mg |
| Calcium | 5 mg |
| Magnesium | 2 mg |
Per 1 tablespoon (20 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it represents a classic example of foraged food, turning a wild, tangy fruit into a sweet spread. Nutritionally, rose hips are a powerhouse of Vitamin C, historically used to prevent scurvy, and contain beneficial plant compounds like lycopene.
