Abstract:Rosa roxburghii is a unique wild plant in Yungui area，which riches in vitamin C，flavonoids，polysaccharides and superoxide dismutase （SOD）and other active substances.At present，it has been found to promote gastrointestinal digestion，regulation of human immune function，anti-aging，inhibit cancer cell proliferation and other biological functions.Thorn pear as raw material developed thorn pear food by the vast number of consumers love.The recent research on the functional active ingredient of Rosa roxburghii was reviewed and the processing technology and development status of the dried，fermented，canned and pear-like foods，as well as the prospect of the development of Rosa roxburghii as a special crowd，were summarized to provide scientific basis for the development and application of Rosa roxburghii.