Syrup

Hibiscus Cordial

Hibiscus cordial is a tart floral-fruit syrup from hibiscus (roselle) calyces and sugar—ruby red, cranberry-like acidity, and highly dilutable for drinks and desserts. Dilute hot or cold; pair with ginger and citrus. Also sold as hibiscus syrup for cocktails.

Also known as: Karkadeh Syrup, Hibiscus Syrup, Roselle Cordial

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Quantity

Unit

Kg Liters Whole

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Breeds & varieties

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Roselle Cordial

Hibiscus Syrup

Deep Red Hibiscus Cordial

Characteristics

Preparations

CookedDilutedLiquidPourableRaw

Provenance

Fair TradeOrganicSingle OriginTraditional

Sources

Indoor FarmedOutdoor FarmedWild

Traits

CordialCranberry-LikeDilutableFloralLiquidRubySweetenerTart

Nutrition

Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 285

Amount per 100 g

Total Fat 0 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 18.7 mg
Salt 0.05 g
Total Carbohydrate 77.3 g
Dietary Fibre 0.18 g
Total Sugars 70.7 g
Complex / starch 2.08 g
Protein 0.18 g
Water 21.8 g

Detailed nutrients

Energy 285 kcal
Water 21.8 g
Carbohydrates 77.3 g
- Sugars 70.7 g
  - Monosaccharides 49.5 g
  - Disaccharides 21.2 g
- Starch 2.08 g
  - Amylose 0.52 g
  - Amylopectin 1.56 g
  - Digestible Starch 1.77 g
  - Resistant Starch 0.21 g
- Fibre 0.18 g
  - Soluble Fibre 0.06 g
  - Insoluble Fibre 0.12 g
Protein 0.18 g
Vitamins 25.4 mg
- Vitamin A 20 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.01 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.02 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 0.08 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.04 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.02 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 0.2 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 2.3 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin E 0.11 mg
- Vitamin K 0.6 µg
Minerals 264 mg
- Major Minerals 257 mg
  - Calcium 39 mg
  - Sodium 18.7 mg
  - Potassium 199 mg
- Trace Minerals 6.8 mg
  - Iron 1.4 mg
  - Zinc 0.4 mg
  - Iodine 5 µg
Salt 0.05 g
- Sodium Chloride 0.05 g

Vitamins

vitamin-c: 2 · vitamin-a: 20 · vitamin-b1-thiamine: 0.01 · vitamin-b2-riboflavin: 0.02 · vitamin-b3-niacin: 0.08 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.04 · vitamin-b6: 0.02 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 0.2 · vitamin-b9-folate: 2.3 · vitamin-e: 0.11 · vitamin-k: 0.6 ·

Minerals

Sodium: 18.7 · Potassium: 199 · Calcium: 39 · Iron: 1.4 · Zinc: 0.4 · Iodine: 5 ·

Syrups are sugar-dense liquids; natural types may retain minerals while refined syrups are mostly carbohydrate.

In the kitchen

Culinary partners and combinations that usually underperform with Hibiscus Cordial.

Pairs well with

Classic and complementary matches

Usually avoid with

Often clash in flavour or tradition

History

1500EG

Roselle drinks (karkadeh) spread across Africa and the Middle East as sweetened hibiscus infusions.

1900

Bottled hibiscus syrups and cordials entered tropical and diaspora markets.

2010

Café and cocktail culture popularised hibiscus cordial globally.