Product name:Roselle calyx Extract
Latin Name:Hibiscus Sabdariffa Extract
CAS: 71149-61-6
Appearance:red brown powder
Shelf life:2 years
Storage:Avoid exposure to sunlight,Keep dry
Active ingredient: anthocyanin
Purpose:As a food colorant in China can be used for hard candy and candy agar, were 3-6g/kg and 1.6-2.4g/kg; in the jelly, jam, fruit juice and wine and other foods, the amount is generally 0.1-0.5g/kg; in the preparation of wine, fruit juice (taste) needs proper use according to the production of beverages and confectionery.
Product description:The Roselle is rich in anthocyanins, as well as protocatechuic acid. The dried calyces contain the flavonoids gossypetin, hibiscetine and sabdaretine. The major pigment, formerly reported as hibiscin, has been identified as daphniphylline. Small amounts of myrtillin (delphinidin 3monoglucoside), Chrysanthenin (cyanidin 3monoglucoside), and delphinidin are also present. Roselle seeds are a good source of lipid soluble antioxidants, particularly gamma-tocopherol.