Hibiscus

Hibiscus, in the ingredient trade, is the dried calyx of roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa), a plant of tropical Africa and Asia. Nustras supplies hibiscus as a flower extract, a purple-red powder standardised to its anthocyanidin content, for use as a botanical ingredient and natural colour in supplements, beverages and foods. The calyx owes its deep red colour and tart taste to anthocyanins and fruit acids.

Hibiscus extract is formulated into capsules, tablets and powdered drink mixes for the supplement trade, and into teas, iced beverages, confectionery and other foods where its colour and tart flavour are wanted.

The material is a purple-red powder with a characteristic odour and tart taste. Anthocyanidin content is standardised to specification and confirmed by UV spectrophotometry on each lot, and identity is verified against the botanical reference. Loss on drying, residual solvents, heavy-metal, pesticide and microbial limits are supplied to specification and confirmed on each lot's certificate of analysis.

Nustras supplies hibiscus extract in bulk commercial quantities, in food-grade bags and fibre drums, to manufacturers and formulators internationally, with a certificate of analysis, specification sheet and country-of-origin documentation on every lot. Hibiscus is an accepted food and supplement ingredient in major markets; buyers confirm the permitted plant part, grade and claim for their application. Contact us for grade, pricing per kilogram and lead time.