Bulk Althaea Officinalis for Export and Wholesale Supply
ACPFOOD supplies bulk Althaea officinalis for export in dried flower form to herbal tea manufacturers, botanical processors, cosmetic formulators, importers, wholesalers, and international distributors. Also known as marshmallow or common marshmallow, Althaea officinalis belongs to the Malvaceae family.
Our wholesale marshmallow flowers are available as whole or naturally fragmented dried material for professional B2B buyers, subject to current batch availability.
This product page covers dried Althaea officinalis flowers only. Available batches may differ naturally in colour, flower completeness, petal-to-calyx ratio, fragmentation, aroma, moisture condition, and cleanliness. The applicable grade, packaging, documentation, and quality requirements are therefore confirmed for every commercial order.
Product Highlights
- Accepted botanical name: Althaea officinalis L.
- Common names: Marshmallow, common marshmallow, and marsh mallow
- Botanical family: Malvaceae
- Plant part: Dried flowers
- Available as whole or naturally fragmented dried flower material
- Cleaned and sorted according to the agreed commercial specification
- Cultivated or wild-collected sourcing may be available depending on the batch
- Suitable for bulk B2B procurement and international export
- Representative photographs and samples available subject to agreement
- Batch-specific testing and documentation available according to buyer requirements
- Minimum order quantity: 300 kg
Product Information
- Product name: Dried marshmallow flowers
- Accepted scientific name: Althaea officinalis L.
- Botanical family: Malvaceae
- Plant part: Flowers
- Commercial form: Whole dried flowers, petals, calyx material, and naturally occurring flower fragments according to the selected grade
- Processing: Dried, cleaned, and sorted according to the agreed specification
- Sourcing: Cultivated or wild-collected, confirmed for the applicable batch
- Supply format: Bulk wholesale and export supply
- Product code: FLO-021
- Minimum order quantity: 300 kg
For current botanical nomenclature, buyers may consult Kew Science’s Plants of the World Online.
Important Botanical Identity Note
Althaea officinalis and hollyhock are different botanical products. The accepted scientific name for common hollyhock is Alcea rosea L.; the older name Althaea rosea is a synonym of Alcea rosea, not of Althaea officinalis.
Hollyhock flowers must therefore be supplied, labelled, documented, and marketed separately. Marshmallow roots, leaves, seeds, extracts, and powders are also separate commercial materials and are not covered by this flower listing.
Physical Characteristics
The appearance of dried marshmallow flowers varies according to plant maturity, growing conditions, harvest timing, drying method, handling, and storage.
Typical characteristics may include:
- Colour: Pale pink, light mauve, cream, off-white, or naturally faded tones
- Aroma: Mild and characteristically herbal
- Texture: Delicate, dry, and brittle
- Composition: Whole flowers, petals, calyxes, and natural flower fragments according to grade
- Condition: Dried material with the permitted level of fragmentation and natural plant matter defined in the commercial specification
- Natural variation: Differences between crops and individual batches should be expected
These descriptions are general. The actual batch should be evaluated using photographs, samples, an agreed specification, and applicable laboratory results.
Available Forms and Grades
Whole Dried Marshmallow Flowers
Whole or substantially complete flowers are suitable for buyers who require visually identifiable botanical material. Natural fragmentation may occur during drying, packing, and transportation because the flowers are delicate.
Cleaned and Sorted Flower Material
Cleaning and sorting can be arranged according to the agreed specification. Quality parameters may include flower completeness, colour, permitted calyx material, stem content, foreign matter, and defect tolerance.
Cut, Sifted, or Powdered Material
Cut, sifted, or milled material should be offered only when it is available and confirmed in the quotation. Particle size, processing method, permitted carrier materials, and intended application must be agreed before production.
Applications of Bulk Althaea Officinalis Flowers
Herbal Tea and Beverage Manufacturing
Appropriately specified dried marshmallow flowers may be used in loose herbal teas, infusion blends, tea bags, and botanical beverage formulations. Food and beverage manufacturers are responsible for confirming regulatory status, permitted use, testing requirements, and labelling in the destination market.
Botanical Ingredient Processing
The flowers may be evaluated as a raw material for botanical extraction, blending, product development, and other processing applications. Extraction method, required particle size, identity testing, and quality parameters should be agreed before purchase.
Cosmetic and Personal-Care Formulations
Cosmetic manufacturers may evaluate marshmallow flower material for botanical extracts, infused preparations, soaps, shampoos, creams, masks, and other personal-care formulations. Finished-product safety, efficacy, regulatory compliance, and marketing claims remain the responsibility of the manufacturer.
Repacking and Wholesale Distribution
Dried flowers may be purchased by botanical wholesalers, ingredient distributors, tea packers, and specialist retailers for further sorting, blending, repacking, or distribution.
Research and Product Development
Research institutions and product-development laboratories may purchase representative samples or commercial quantities for identity assessment, extraction trials, formulation development, and analytical work.
ACPFOOD supplies the flowers as a bulk botanical raw material. This page does not provide medical advice or make claims concerning the prevention, treatment, or cure of disease.
Quality and Available Documentation
Natural dried flowers vary between harvests and production batches. Depending on the buyer’s requirements and the agreed testing programme, assessment may include:
- Botanical identity
- Appearance and colour
- Aroma and organoleptic characteristics
- Flower completeness and fragmentation
- Calyx and stem content
- Foreign matter
- Moisture or loss on drying
- Total ash
- Acid-insoluble ash
- Microbiological parameters
- Heavy metals
- Pesticide residues
- Mycotoxins
- Adulteration or substitution screening
Available commercial and technical documents may include:
- Product specification
- Technical Data Sheet
- Certificate of Analysis
- Safety Data Sheet, where applicable
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Certificate of origin
- Phytosanitary documentation, where required and applicable
Required testing and documents must be agreed before order confirmation. Organic status, food-grade suitability, pharmaceutical-grade status, absence of pesticides, or fixed constituent levels should not be claimed unless supported by the applicable batch documentation.
Packaging and Storage
Packaging is selected according to flower condition, order quantity, destination, transport method, and buyer requirements.
Suitable packaging may include:
- Sealed inner liners within export cartons
- Multi-layer bags with protective inner liners
- Buyer-specific packaging subject to technical and logistical review
The final packaging type, unit weight, liner material, and number of packages are confirmed in the commercial quotation.
Store dried marshmallow flowers in a cool, dry, clean, and well-ventilated environment. Protect them from direct sunlight, moisture, heat, pests, strong odours, and possible contamination. Keep the packaging securely closed when not in use.
Shelf life should be confirmed according to the selected batch, moisture condition, packaging, and storage environment rather than stated as one universal value.
Export and Delivery
- Direct export: Available for eligible international wholesale orders.
- European Union: DDP delivery may be arranged through our logistics and warehousing network in Heppenheim, Germany, generally for delivery-program orders of 500 kg or more.
- Canada and China: DDP delivery may be arranged, generally for orders of 500 kg or more.
- United States: DAP delivery may be arranged, generally for orders of 1,000 kg or more.
- Other destinations: CIF and other suitable shipping arrangements may be available according to the destination and order quantity.
The general product MOQ is 300 kg. Delivery-program minimums, Incoterms, freight costs, customs requirements, lead time, and current availability are confirmed in the quotation.
Related Dried Flowers
Buyers can explore ACPFOOD’s complete selection of bulk dried flowers for export and wholesale.
Related products include:
These botanicals have different identities, specifications, aromas, physical characteristics, and commercial applications and should not be treated as interchangeable.
Request a Quote
Please use our marshmallow flower inquiry form to provide your required quantity, destination, preferred packaging, intended application, and specifications. We will confirm the botanical species, plant part, batch availability, applicable documentation, delivery terms, and quotation.
