It is a flowering plant in the mallow family.It is commonly called Zobo in Nigeria.

Derivatives & Uses:

Drinks:It is used in making a locally made drink in Nigeria called Zobo which can be mixed with ginger,turmeric and tiger nuts powder as an additional flavour and spice. It can also be used to make beer,tea and fruit juices.

Medicine:The hibiscus tea is packed with medicinal properties that help reduce blood fat levels, antioxidants that removes free radicals, helps lower blood pressure, boost liver health,helps prevents cancer,fights bacteria

Flavors and Coloring:It is used to color and flavour foods

Needing Customers: Breweries,Fruit Juice Companies,Wine Distillery,Tea Companies,Nutraceutical Companies,Bakeries and Food Processing Companies

Mode of Shipping: It is usually packed in 50Kg pp bags. The raw dried leaves can only be shipped via sea while the powdered form can be shipped via air and sea.