Ellirose™ Responsible Sourcing

Responsibly sourced hibiscus

As part of our commitment to source all materials and services in a way that protects people and the environment by 2030, we work with our hibiscus suppliers to ensure trust and compliance across our entire supply chain.

“Thanks to our network of suppliers operating in the countries of sourcing, we manage to secure very specific quality of hibiscus calice, grown under the best agricultural practices.“

Benoit Legris,

Snr Global Category Manager Nutrition & Health

Our Commitment

Traditional, planet-friendly farming

Our hibiscus is cultivated from seed to calyx. It’s grown in Nigeria and Burkina Faso and harvested from November to February, with sustainable, traditional techniques employed throughout the process. No pesticides are used during farming as the hibiscus is mainly grown by small farm holders that are taking great care of their cultivation plots. Animal traction is used for plowing, and harvesting is done by hand, with the crop drying naturally in the sun.

Careful monitoring for high quality hibiscus

The hibiscus used to create Ellirose™ is carefully monitored at the origin, with many field visits during cultivation and harvest, as well as inspection upon arrival in our processing facilities. This ensures we get the highest quality needed for our applications.

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This web page is intended to provide business-to-business education and information. Its purpose is not intended to communicate to end consumers. Ingredient information is for educational purposes only; specific ingredients are not intended to prevent, treat, mitigate or cure any disease states. This information is not intended to be used in final consumer products and any use or reference of the intellectual property of Givaudan in the final product may only be made with Givaudan’s prior written permission. The information provided may or may not be applicable to, or satisfy, all regulatory requirements for all global regions. Specific regulatory requirements must be evaluated to ensure compliance within the individual countries and regions.