Certificazioni – Liquirizia di Calabria DOP

The liquorice root from our farm is certified as Liquorice root of Calabria DOP, adhering to the quality standards guaranteed by the Consortium for the Protection of Liquorice of Calabria DOP. This prestigious recognition certifies the origin and excellence of our Glycyrrhiza glabra, cultivated and harvested in compliance with the production regulations.

Liquorice of Calabria DOP is renowned worldwide for its intense aroma, naturally sweet taste and its extraordinary beneficial properties, including digestive, anti-inflammatory and expectorant actions. Cultivated in Calabria for centuries, it was already appreciated by the ancient Greeks and Romans, who exploited its healing virtues. In the 18th century, thanks to the industrial processing started by monks and Calabrian noble families, liquorice became a recognized excellence, exported throughout Europe.

The Bonanno family has a long tradition in the professional harvesting of liquorice root, supplying it for generations to industries for processing. This historical bond that our company boasts with the land and with liquorice is passed down over time, preserving ancient knowledge and contributing to the enhancement of a unique product. Today, Liquorice of Calabria DOP represents a heritage of tradition, biodiversity and certified quality, linking our production to a millenary history and to a territory unique in the world.