Hibiscus ( Kerkedeh )

Thirst  quencher from a desert land of Sudan .As an infusion ,added to fruit juice , as an ingredient in herbal tea or used in jams and jellies ,only kerkedeh  from Sudan has the unique  combination of rich  vibrant  colour  and thirst –quenching  astringency preferred by consumers and sought by leading  importers and packers . Kerkedeh from Sudan is an entirely  natural product made from galyces of the herbiscus Sab dariffa linna ,.  Mostly is grown in Eastern Kordofan ,Central Sudan

SPECIFICATIONS OF KERKEDEH (HERBISCUS SABDARIFFS)

• Moisture content    15% max .

• Extract     content   41%min.

• Protein  content    5% max.

• Ash & mineral salts    7% max

• Impurities             2% max

• Vitamins C(as cerbic acid ) 80—100mg/100gm.

• Natural pigment more than 1 1/2mg/100grms.

• Reducing sugar       12%max.

• Fiber                      15%mini .

• Carbohydrates             -

• Total acids           25----30%.

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