Roselle quick facts Name : Roselle Scientific name : Hibiscus sabdariffa Origin : Africa Colours : Green when young and turns into bright red as they mature. Shapes : Dehiscent, 5-valved, non-fleshy, bright red ovoid capsule, 18 – 20mm long by 15 – 18mm wide. Taste: Tart fruity Calories : 28Kcal. /cup Major nutrients Calcium (12.30%) Iron (10.50%) Vitamin C (7.56%) Magnesium (6.90%) Carbohydrate (4.96%) Health benefits Treatment of the Common Cold, Prevents constipation, Weakness, Healthy Pregnancy, Maintains Healthy Teeth and Gums. Hibiscus sabdariffa, or Roselle, is a shrub belonging to the Malvaceae family. In Iran, it is typically known as sour tea. In English-speaking countries it is called Red Sorrel. Originally from Africa and now widely naturalized in tropical and subtropical regions of the world particularly in India and Southeast Asia. It is widely cultivated in Africa, Asia, Papua New Guinea and the Pacific as a home garden crop. Apart from t
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