ROSELLE CALYX

Hibiscus sabdariffa

Roselle is a fantastic annual shrub from Africa that has more uses than one can shake a stick at! The leaves, flowers, calyx ("fruit") and seeds are all used as a food source around the tropical world. The calyx, which is the part of the fruit like the green "leaf" on top of the tomato, of roselle is quite swollen and succulent, which has made it become a fantastic food source due to its delicious and succulent nature. The flavor is fruity, berry like and very sour. It almost has a cranberry like flavor, but more sour and sweeter. Used extensively in jams, marmalades, jellies, cakes, drinks and more. If a person needs a kick of sour and an intensely beautiful pink through red coloration, look no further.

Formosa North offers whole Roselle Calyx grown on our farms in SE Taiwan. The the calyx are harvested by hand, hand cored, washed and dried. The whole calyx will last 3 years in proper storage. Fresh Roselle Calyx are available between September and November within Taiwan only. International orders we offer dried whole Roselle Calyx as well as Roselle Calyx Powder.