A behind-the-scenes look at one supplement company's turmeric supplier
November 30, 2017
Turmeric, and its naturally derived constituent curcuminoids, only grows in tropical climates.
Turmeric is harvested every six months. Fields are fallow or rotated with other crops intermittently for soil health.
Turmeric “hands” are processed into a variety of constituents through a complex string of extraction processes, creating clinically backed efficacious ingredients.
Exclusive agreements with farmers ensure not only consistent supply chains, but a quality, sustainable livelihood for farmers. Here, the earth is tilled and readied for planting coleus forskohlii, the roots of which are processed for weight management ingredient ForsLean®.
Relationships. The ability to sustain quality supply chains is all about relationships with local municipalities, the farmers themselves, and respect for traditional practices.
Relationships. The ability to sustain quality supply chains is all about relationships with local municipalities, the farmers themselves, and respect for traditional practices.
On a recent trip to India, we visited several farms with exclusive contracts for Sabinsa Corp. Here’s what we learned about the relationship with the farms—the source of botanical ingredient raw material.
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