What is Hibiscus?
Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) also be known as carcade (karkade), Jamaican Flower, is a minor cash crop in Sudan considered as a natural herbal product, traditionally consumed as a flavored drink. It has a tart, cranberry-like flavour, and sugar is often added to sweeten it.
Hibiscus tea was a beverage of choice for Egyptian pharaohs in ancient Egypt. In fact, many cultures, including those in the Caribbean, Mexico, China, Africa and Europe, cultivated and used hibiscus tea, not just for its flavor but for its medicinal properties.
It is the fourth most valuable export crop after sesame, cotton and gum Arabic. Hibiscus farming is concentrated in Kordofan, and on a lesser scale in Darfur and Blue Nile.
The flower is 100% organic grown in Sudan, and also the world’s best Roselle comes from the Sudan (*)
General Uses
High in vitamin C, minerals and antioxidants, hibiscus tea has been recognized in both early tradition and modern science as a remedy to calm nervous disorders, treat insomnia, moderate heart problems, decrease inflammation and speed up your metabolism. Pulp from the leaves has been used to make poultices for wounds.
- Studies show hibiscus can lower blood pressure, fight obesity, improve immunity, decrease inflammation problems and even reduce the risk of stroke, heart attack and cancer.
- Roselle sauce or syrup may be added to puddings, cake frosting, gelatins and salad dressings, also poured over gingerbread, pancakes, waffles or ice cream.
- Used as a tea in the middle east, where it’s known as Karkade tea
Who is Using
Hibiscus is used in the food and beverage and pharmaceutical industries:
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Beverage manufacturers use it in the form of cold and hot drinks -
Food processors use hibiscus as a natural coloring agent -
Pharmaceutical companies use hibiscus as an ingredient in many medicines -
Baking ingredients incorporate hibiscus to make decorating materials -
Food flavoring manufacturers use hibiscus to create and enhance flavors
Specification Data Sheet
This Sudanese standard is formulated by the technical committee No.4 formed according to the administrative decree of the SSM0/1/A/Idated 18/8/01. It applies to Hibiscus Flower. On formulating this standard the committee has referred to international publications and works of Sudanese researchers on the subject.
Whole Calyx
Whole loose flower sepals
Sifting (Nekhala)
Types we offer?
Our company offers the Roselle as a dry flower (Sun Dried), The flowers are ready and intended for human consumption. We supply the product in three main categories:
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Whole Calyx (the complete part of which the flower is picked off)
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Whole loose flower sepals (Removed flower petals)
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Sifting (Nekhala) (Mixture of complete flowers and petals)
(*) Refer to the SSMO specification sheet for each for more details.
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Whole Calyx
The complete part of which the flower is picked off
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Whole loose flower sepals
Removed flower petals
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Sifting (Nekhala)
Mixture of complete flowers and petals
Difference between Whole & Sifting
Our company offers the Roselle as a dry flower (Sun Dried), The flowers are ready and intended for human consumption. We supply the product in three main categories:
- Whole Calyx (the complete part of which the flower is picked off)
- Whole loose flower sepals (Removed flower petals)
- Sifting (Nekhala) (Mixture of complete flowers and petals)
(*) Refer to the SSMO specification sheet for each for more details.
Types & forms
The hibiscus flowers are the main edible and useful part of the plant :
- The petals that make the flower is separated and sun-dried
- Cleaned and packed in bags making it the best raw hibiscus available
Hibiscus & Vitamin C
- A good natural source of Vitamin C
- A calming herb that lowers blood pressure and enhances the cardiovascular system
- A safe and healthy food coloring agent
Hibiscus flowers exporting process
- We pack our Hibiscus flowers in 20 kg poly propylene (PP) bags.
- We load the 20 feet containers with up to 5.5 metric tons of Hibiscus flowers.
- The minimum order quantity (20ft FCL) takes a period of 10 to 15 days to be on board of the vessel, this period varies depending on the quantity ordered.
- The port of loading is PORTSUDAN (SDPZU), with a possibility to re-export from other nearby ports in the middle east.
- Lead time to reach the clients desired port depends on the shipping lines used and the destination to that port usually varies between 2 to 8 weeks for farther destinations.
- Payment terms and documents are provided along with the shipment, they are mentioned in the products main page **(please check)
- Baobab is falling among the products which the US sanctions against Sudan has not exempted, therefore cannot be exported directly from PORTSUDAN to the US market unless obtaining a special OFAC license.
(*) Need to be confirmed at each country customs authorities.
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