Hibiscus sabdariffa extract (Roselle)

Hibiscus sabdariffa is a plant cultivated around the world for food uses, its medicinal properties and health benefits. Infusions of the calices of this plant are consumed for the unique taste. Scientific investigations show the plant is medicinally useful in hypertension, diabetes, inflammation, cancer and obesity.

Product Presentation:

Amsar offers this extract in powder , granule, liquid and paste form to facilitate the ease of use by formulators.

Additional information:

The extracts are delivered paraben free, and low bacterial count without the use of any chemical or gamma treatment. Amsar is a responsible manufacturer providing green eco friendly extracts and does not discharge solvents, gases or other hazardous materials into the environment.

Latin Name :Hibiscus Sabdariffa
Sanskrit Name : Ambasthaki
Common Name : Liquorice
Part Plant Used :Flowers
Solvent Used : Water
Storage Condition : In Double Sealed Pp Bags
Appearance : Brown Powder
Organoleptic Test : Bitter Taste
Odour : Characteristic Peculiar Odour
Herb Ext. Ratio : 8:1
Water Soluble Extractives By Ip Method Taking 1gm Of Sample : Not Less Than 70%
Identity : Tlc For Hydroxycitric Acid
Hydroxycitric Acid : Not Less Than 20%

Heavy Metals

A) Total Heavy Metals Not More Than 10ppm

B) As Not More Than 1ppm

C) Pb Not More Than 0.3ppm

D) Cd Not More Than 0.2 Ppm

E) Hg Not More Than 0.1 Ppm

Microbial Profile

Total Plate Count : <1,000 Cfu/Gm

Mold : < 100 Cfu/Gm

Yeast : < 100 Cfu/Gm

E .Coli : Absent

Salmonella : Absent

Chemical constituents

Water Soluble Polysaccharides, Pectin, Niacin, Ascorbic Acid, Hydroxycitric Acid, Citric Acid Tartaric Acid, Flavonoids.

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