Based in San Francisco, Rose Delights continues to be the only company putting out a unique and beloved confection among traditional candy heads: the Turkish delight.
Infused with single-source, strain-specific flower rosin, this modern-day take on one of the oldest sweets in the world was created by co-founders Nathan Cozzolino and Scott Barry.
Rose Delights are more than just high-end gourmet edibles. Cozzolino once told Vanity Fair that he saw California’s reputation for growing amazing produce as well as some legendary varieties of Cannabis, and he wondered why the two weren’t being paired.
Since launching in 2019, the team at Rose has partnered with a number of incredible names in the culinary space and been featured for their work in publications like Bon Appétit, Vogue, the Los Angeles Times and The Wall Street Journal. The brand earned a reputation for reaching far beyond the usual assortment of flavors and inspiring renowned culinary artists and innovators to turn the idea of an edible on its head.
Almost all of the ingredients you’ll find in these flavors are grown right on Rose’s farm or are the result of friendships they’ve formed with California farmers who specialize in hard-to-find produce varieties of fruits, vegetables and, of course, herbs. Rose is proudly the first company in the California recreational space to use only flower rosin. As stated on the company’s website, the Rose team believes flower rosin conveys “the purest expression” of each strain.
Around last year, the brand moved away from store accounts in favor of a direct-to-consumer model. With the new developments regarding the hemp ban, the future for brands like Rose, which uses hemp-derived THC for its edibles, could be uncertain. We asked Cozzolino about his feelings on the forthcoming restrictions. “Obviously, I think allowing brands to sell directly is imperative for the future,” he told California Leaf.
In terms of how it will affect the business, Cozzolino believes that the ban will change between now and next year when it’s set to go into effect. “I think hemp and Cannabis should be treated as equals and regulated like alcohol,” he added.
Despite federal uncertainty, Rose is continuing to look toward its next combination of flavors. Cozzolino said that in the kitchen of their Bay Area facility, they’re planning even more for 2026, especially with the first drop of their newest offering: gourmet chocolate bars made with landrace cacao.
Flavors to Try
• Apple Ume Ginger: Apple cider from Mendocino’s historic Anderson Valley orchard, Bernie’s Best is made from a mixture of fresh-pressed apples. In addition to the cider, these edibles also contain organic ginger juice for zip as well as Rose’s ume plum syrup, which is made in-house. Each piece has 5 milligrams.
• Magical Grapes: Collaborating with chef Virgilio Martínez, this recipe uses a rare and difficult-to-produce Japanese variety of grape called Shinano Smile along with hand-muddled ginger and pink pepper. Each piece has 5mg of THC and 5mg of CBD.
• Citrus Indica: Three uncommon types of citrus make up this collaboration with BBC’s Dan Saladino: Seville oranges, Page mandarins and Carrizo citrange juice. This edible attempts to recreate the flavor of Citrus indica, the most sacred orange in the world. Each piece has 5mg.
