Organic hibiscus petal flakes 1–2 mm from Nigeria

Product description

At Biova, organic hibiscus from Nigeria is supplied as coarse flakes with a 1–2 mm particle size, ideal as a natural colouring and aromatic ingredient in drinks and food. The dried calyces of Hibiscus sabdariffa shine in shades from pink to ruby red and add a fruity-tart flavour reminiscent of red berries to your recipes.

Carefully controlled organic cultivation and gentle drying deliver a natural product with stable colour and a clean, defined aroma. The granulated, crushed structure is tailored to Biova’s bulk range and ensures even extraction.

The coarse hibiscus flakes are easy to dose and blend homogeneously into dry mixes, beverage bases and dessert recipes. This allows you to use organic hibiscus flexibly in foodservice concepts, artisanal production and creative tea or lemonade developments.

Origin

These organic hibiscus petals come from selected growing regions in Nigeria, where warm temperatures and abundant sunshine provide ideal conditions for Hibiscus sabdariffa. Regular checks ensure an intense flavour and consistently high raw material quality for Biova.

Cultivation / production / harvest

Cultivation follows organic farming standards without synthetic pesticides or mineral fertilisers. After flowering, the calyces are harvested by hand, carefully sorted, gently dried and then granulated into coarse flakes of 1–2 mm, which are packed by Biova as bulk product.

Key features

The combination of organic quality, defined 1–2 mm particle size and intense pink to ruby-red colour makes this granulated / crushed / coarse material highly versatile. The flake structure ensures good distribution in tea, spice and dry blends and is ideal for high-volume users, foodservice and artisan producers.

Origin and processing differences

Hibiscus from Nigeria is valued for its strong colour and fruity-tart taste. Compared with whole flowers, the flakes allow faster extraction of colour and flavour and a more even distribution in the final product, while gentle drying supports sensory stability.

Taste & aroma

Sensory-wise, the flakes offer a fruity-tart, slightly astringent taste with notes of red berries. The aroma is floral, fresh and pleasantly intense; infusions develop a bright red to pink colour that gives teas, lemonades, desserts and baked goods a distinctive look and flavour.

Suggested uses

• As a base or component for hibiscus tea, iced tea, karkadé and fruit tea blends for foodservice and artisan production.
• For natural colouring and flavouring of lemonades, syrups, punches and cocktails.
• As a decorative, aromatic ingredient in yoghurt, muesli, desserts, confectionery and baked goods.

Product specification

• Country of origin: Nigeria
• Particle size: Flakes, approx. 1–2 mm, granulated / crushed / coarse
• Colour: Pink to ruby red
• Product type: Food / spice, bulk product
• Unit / fill weight: Approx. 1.05 kg per unit