Acacia white flowers, 10 kg

What white acacia flowers are

In Ukraine the name white acacia usually means black locust, Robinia pseudoacacia. Botanically it is not a true acacia but a tree of the legume family, native to North America, that has long been common in our towns and shelter belts. In May it is covered with hanging clusters of fragrant white flowers. The card also lists synonyms such as false acacia and pea tree.

This listing is dried flowers; the card describes the material as dry fibres. Country of origin Ukraine, odour characteristic, minimum pack 10 kg, shelf life until 12.2041. It is a wholesale volume for production and salons, and the flowers belong to the dried flowers in bulk section.

Key properties

Robinia flowers contain flavonoids, including robinin, and aromatic compounds that give fresh flowers a honey scent. After drying the scent becomes softer and more herbal. Dry flowers are light and readily release colour and scent into water and oil.

Uses

Toners, rinses and extracts

The flowers are used for infusions and extracts that then go into toners, hair rinses, gels and shampoos. For consistent production such extracts are often replaced with ready-made liquid extracts.

Oil extracts

Steeping in oil gives a base for balms and massage oils. Ready-made oils of this kind are in the macerated oils section.

Ubtans, scrubs and decor

Ground flowers are added to ubtans and scrubs, while whole clusters and petals are used for decor. The card also lists hair care, beauty salons, home cosmetics, tea and decoctions.

How to use

For a water infusion, pour hot water over the flowers, leave for 15-20 minutes and strain. Without a preservative such an infusion is used within a day. For an oil extract, cover the dry flowers with oil and keep at 40-50 °C for a few hours. If you need a scented water phase without doing your own extraction, hydrosols with a floral note are convenient.

Compatibility and processing notes

Water extracts of the flowers contain plant sugars, so products based on them need a preservative and stability control. The colour of the infusion can darken in storage and in light. Emulsions and gels take only filtered extracts; dry particles are kept for dry blends and decor.

Appearance and specifications

Form: dry fibres, that is dried flowers. Botanical name Robinia pseudoacacia; the INCI field of the card states Robinia pseudoacacia, flos. Odour characteristic. Minimum pack 10 kg, packed in a transport container.

Example: hair rinse with acacia flowers

For 500 ml of rinse take 10 g of dry white acacia flowers, 5 g of dry chamomile and 500 ml of hot water at about 90 °C. Pour the water over the flowers, cover and leave for 20 minutes, then strain through a fine sieve and gauze. Add 10 ml of apple cider vinegar and stir.

Cool to a comfortable temperature and pour over the hair after washing, without rinsing out. The rinse is made for one use and is not stored. Before the first use, do a patch test on a small area of skin.

Storage

Store the flowers in a cool, dry place out of direct sun, in a tightly closed container, so they do not pick up moisture or lose colour. Shelf life according to the card: until 12.2041.

FAQ

Is white acacia a true acacia?

No, it is black locust, Robinia pseudoacacia, a tree of the legume family. The name acacia stuck in everyday use.

What is the minimum pack?

The flowers are sold in packs of at least 10 kg.

What is the country of origin?

According to the product card, Ukraine.

How many flowers are needed for 500 ml of rinse?

The recipe uses 10 g of dry acacia flowers and 5 g of chamomile per 500 ml of water.