Roselle Extract Powder (Hibiscus sabdariffa) — Bulk B2B Supplier
Roselle extract powder is a 5:1 extract of Hibiscus sabdariffa calyx that delivers a natural red colour and a tart, sour flavour (from anthocyanins and hibiscus acid) for food and beverage products. It is supplied in bulk for B2B and OEM formulators by Bionutricia Extract (Bionutricia Manufacturing Sdn Bhd), a JAKIM Halal, FSSC 22000, GMP, HACCP and MeSTI manufacturer in Malaysia, with a Certificate of Analysis on every lot.
Quick facts for formulators
- Botanical / part: Hibiscus sabdariffa, calyx
- Extraction ratio: 5:1
- Active compounds: hibiscus acid & anthocyanin (30–50 mg/100 g)
- Function: natural red colour + tart, sour flavour
- Form / colour / odour: red powder, sour
- Moisture: < 10% · Dosage: 2–8%
- Total phenolics: anthocyanin glycosides, 200–250 mg/100 g
- Pack sizes: 1 kg · 5 kg · 20 kg
- Certifications: JAKIM Halal · FSSC 22000 · GMP · HACCP · MeSTI · COA per lot
- Clean label: vegan, non-GMO, gluten-free (<20 ppm), not irradiated
- Shelf life: 24 months sealed, cool & dry · Origin: Malaysia
- Heavy metals: As ≤0.1 · Pb ≤0.2 · Cd ≤0.3 · Hg ≤0.05 ppm · Microbial: within limits
What is roselle extract powder?
Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa), also called hibiscus or asam paya, is a tropical plant whose deep-red calyces are used across the world to make tart, ruby-coloured drinks, jams and desserts. Bionutricia's roselle extract powder is a 5:1 extract of the calyx that concentrates its natural red colour, tart flavour and phytonutrients — including anthocyanins and hibiscus acid — into a stable, free-flowing powder using green-biotechnology extraction and encapsulation. For formulators this means a consistent natural colour-and-flavour raw material instead of variable dried-calyx inputs.
What is it used for in formulation?
It is used as a natural red colour and tart, sour flavour in beverages, teas, desserts, ice cream, jelly, jam, dressings and baking, typically dosed at 2–8% of total weight. The encapsulated flavour releases on heating; very high-pH (alkaline) systems are best avoided as they can shift the red colour. It is intended for mixing, topping or blending into powder and liquid applications.
Typical specification
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Botanical source / part | Hibiscus sabdariffa, calyx |
| Extraction ratio | 5:1 |
| Appearance / colour | Powder, red |
| Odour | Sour |
| Active compounds | Hibiscus acid and anthocyanin |
| Total anthocyanin | 30–50 mg/100 g |
| Total phenolic content | Delphinidin-3-sambubioside, cyanidin-3-sambubioside, delphinidin-3-monoglucoside, cyanidin-3-monoglucoside — 200–250 mg/100 g |
| Moisture | < 10% |
| Dosage | 2–8% |
| Heavy metals (As, Pb, Cd, Hg) | As ≤ 0.1 ppm, Pb ≤ 0.2 ppm, Cd ≤ 0.3 ppm, Hg ≤ 0.05 ppm |
| Microbial (APC, Y&M, coliform, E. coli) | APC ≤ 10⁴ cfu/g, Y&M ≤ 10³ cfu/g, coliforms ≤ 10² cfu/g, E. coli absent |
| Certifications | JAKIM Halal, FSSC 22000, GMP, HACCP, MeSTI |
| Shelf life | 24 months sealed, cool & dry |
| Pack sizes | 1 kg, 5 kg, 20 kg |
| Country of origin | Malaysia |
Why source roselle extract powder from Bionutricia?
Bionutricia Extract has manufactured standardized Malaysian botanical extracts since 2006 under a full halal and international food-safety stack (JAKIM Halal, FSSC 22000, GMP, HACCP, MeSTI), issuing a Certificate of Analysis on every lot. Its patented (MY-188945-A) green-biotechnology process preserves roselle's natural red colour, tart flavour and anthocyanins without added colourants, fillers or preservatives, and bulk OEM, custom standardisation and spray-dry/packing are available for brand and manufacturer customers.
Frequently asked questions
Is it halal certified? Yes — JAKIM Halal (verifiable on the Halal Malaysia portal), plus FSSC 22000, GMP, HACCP, MeSTI; COA per lot.
Standardized to what / is a COA available? 5:1 extract of Hibiscus sabdariffa calyx, anthocyanin 30–50 mg/100 g + hibiscus acid, moisture <10%; COA per lot.
Is it water-soluble? For mixing/blending into water, beverages and food systems, dosed 2–8%; avoid very alkaline systems (colour shift).
What does it taste like / how is it used? Tart, sour, cranberry-like flavour + natural red colour for beverages, teas, desserts, jelly, jam, dressings, baking.
Clean-label option? Vegan, non-GMO, gluten-free, not irradiated; no added fillers/flavours/preservatives/artificial colours.
MOQ & lead time? Pack sizes 1 kg, 5 kg & 20 kg bulk; pre-order packing ~1–2 weeks. MOQ & pricing on quotation.
Samples? Paid samples for serious B2B enquiries.
Storage & shelf life? Sealed, cool & dry, reseal after opening; 2 years (24 months) properly stored.
