Hibiscus
Dried hibiscus for herbal tea producers, beverage manufacturers, wholesalers, and international buyers.
Overview
AriaHerb supplies bulk dried hibiscus calyces (Hibiscus sabdariffa L.) for herbal infusions, beverage blends, food manufacturers and botanical ingredient buyers. Whole, cut and other commercial forms can be specified according to quality, packaging and destination-market requirements.
Supply & Ordering Information
Key commercial information for sourcing dried hibiscus calyces. Product form, quality specification, testing, packaging and documentation are confirmed according to the order quantity, intended application and destination market.
- Origin
- Iran
- MOQ
- Confirmed with quotation
- Shelf life
- Confirmed according to product form and packaging format
- Storage
- Store in a cool, dry and dark place, protected from moisture, direct sunlight, heat and strong odors. Keep packaging tightly sealed after opening.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Unit | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Hibiscus sabdariffa L. | Botanical identity of the supplied hibiscus. | |
| Plant Part | Dried calyces | Commercially supplied floral calyces. | |
| Product Form | Whole / Cut / Form-specific | Confirmed according to the selected commercial form. | |
| Colour | Characteristic purple-red to deep red | Batch appearance verified before supply. | |
| Aroma | Characteristic floral / berry-like | Free from objectionable off-odors. | |
| Moisture | ≤10 | % (m/m) | Target specification; batch-specific result verified by COA. |
| Total Ash | ≤8 | % (m/m) | Reference target for dried roselle quality. |
| Acid-Insoluble Ash | ≤1.5 | % (m/m) | Indicator of mineral contamination such as soil or sand. |
| Extraneous Matter | Absent / As agreed | Product should be clean and free from unacceptable foreign material. | |
| Particle Size | Form-specific | Defined for cut, tea-bag cut or powdered products according to buyer requirements. | |
| Pesticide Residues | Destination-market specific | Testing can be performed against applicable MRLs for the destination market. | |
| Microbiological Requirements | Buyer / market specific | Testing parameters are agreed according to intended use and buyer requirements. | |
| Salmonella | Absent | /25 g | Verified when microbiological testing is included in the agreed specification. |
| Heavy Metals | Destination-market specific | Testing can be included according to applicable regulatory and buyer requirements. | |
| Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids — EU | ≤200 | µg/kg | Applicable EU limit for general dried herbal infusions; verification should be agreed for EU-bound supply. |
| Tropane Alkaloids — EU | ≤25 | µg/kg | Relevant to dried herbal infusions under EU contaminant requirements; batch testing can be agreed where required. |
Packaging
Packaging requirements
Specify the required product form, net weight, inner liner, outer container and destination market. Packaging is selected to protect dried hibiscus from moisture, light, oxidation, strong odors and physical damage during storage and international transport.
Quality
Each proposed hibiscus batch can be reviewed against an agreed purchasing specification covering botanical identity, physical quality, moisture, ash, microbiological criteria, contaminants and pesticide residues. Batch-specific COA and supporting documentation are provided according to the agreed order and destination-market requirements.