Roselle extract comes from the flowers of the rosehip plant in the Malvaceae family. It has the functions of calming the liver and reducing fire, clearing heat, generating saliva and quenching thirst, lowering blood pressure and reducing fat, awakening the mind and calming the nerves, and eliminating free radicals.
Roselle is an emerging raw material for food and food industry. Its calyx can be used to make preserves, jams, premium beverages, cold drinks, sodas, iced tea, hot tea, ice-cream, canned food, fruit wine, sparkling wine, champagne and fillings for pastries, as well as roseberry tofu and other various foods. It is rich in vitamin C and is also a nutritional supplement for the elderly and children. The bright rose color pigment of the calyx is a colorant in food. It is delicious and palatable, and is a high-quality refreshing beverage in summer to cool down and relieve heat.