hibiscus (karkade)

The hibiscus is a dendritic plant whose height reaches to the middle of two meters and its legs
Scientific name: Hibiscus sabdarriffa L.
English name: Rosacea
Family marshmallows: Malvaceae
High quality of Sudanese hibiscus, known worldwide for its quality and uniqueness over other species in the world, is a color, flavor and taste.
Specifications of the hibiscus:
Humidity 15% maximum
Vitamin C 50 – 100 mm in the 100
Protein maximum 5%
Ash and salts 7% minimum
2% impurities as maximum
Polysaccharides 1.5 mm grams in 100 mm grams
Cortex 12%
Carbohydrate 15%
Total acids 25-30%
Natural color red red _ light red.
Effective Material:
Underground – Hibiscus Ways – Glucosides
Hibiscus contains: 15-30% plant acids (citric acid, malic acid, tartaric acid, acton acid); contains chemical components (anthocyanins, cercetin)
Uses:
Pharmaceutical, cosmetic, candy and soap factories began to use the Kurdish flower color in their products as a natural dye for medicines, food and cosmetics.