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                                                                           DESCRIPTION

HibEx™ 100 is a world class, all natural, concentrated Hibiscus syrup containing the complete flavor and aromatic profile of sun dried calyces derived exclusively from the prized Hibiscus sabdariffa species (common names – roselle, karkade, sour tea, cabitutu, Florida cranberry, vinuela, oseille de guinea, Indian sorrel, Jamaican sorrel or Jamaica). This product contains no added preservatives, artificial colors or flavors and is considered a non-allergen. HibEx™ 100 is a caffeine free product.


       NUTRITIONAL  ANALYSIS (100 grams)

•    Calories -  120
•    Calories from fat -  0
•    Total fat 0 grams
     o    Saturated fat -  0 grams
     o    Trans fat -  0
•    Cholesterol  - 0 mg
•    Sodium -  20 mg
•    Total Carbohydrate -  27 grams
     o    Dietary fiber -  6 grams
     o    Sugars -  3 grams
•    Protein (F=6.25)  - 2 grams
•    Vitamin A - 0 IU
•    Vitamin C -  0 mg
•    Calcium -  464 mg
•    Iron -  3.0 mg
•    Lead -  0.06 ppm
•    Mercury - not detected
•    Selenium - not detected
•    Arsenic - not detected

CONTRIBUTING  ANALYTES

•    Moisture  - 67.61 grams
•    Ash -  3.59 grams
•    Retinol - less than 5 IU
•    Beta Carotene - less than 5 IU

•    Vitamin A % beta-carotene -  less than 2% of  the DV of this nutrient

SUGAR PROFILE

•    Fructose  - 1.45 grams
•    Lactose  - less than 0.25 grams
•    Sucrose -  less than 0.25 grams
•    Glucose - less than 1.59 grams
•    Maltose - less than 0.25 grams




                       ANALYTICAL

•    Specific Gravity    1.15 +/- 0.01
•    Brix        35 +/- 3
•    pH        2.4 +/- 0.4
•    ORAC Value    122,300 µmole TE / L

PHYSICAL
•    Color  – Intense dark burgundy colored
      liquid
•    Viscosity – Medium syrup consistency
•    Flavor Profile – Robust with strong
     cranberry-like tartness and rhubarb
     astringency with a slight drying effect
•    Aroma – Berry like with woodsy top notes
•    Clarity – Water-like clarity with no
      cloudiness or turbidity

MICROBIOLOGICAL
•    Standard Plate Count     ≤ 1000 / g
•    Yeast & Mold        ≤ 100 / g
•    Total Coliform Count     ≤ 10 / g
•    E. coli            ≤ 10 / g
•    Salmonella sp        Negative

PACKAGING
•    5 gallon or 55 gallon HDPP containers with
     tamper evident lids and labeled with
     traceable lot numbers

STORAGE
•    Keep refrigerated at 41ºF (5ºC)  or below

SHELF LIFE
•    Minimum 12 months at 41ºF (5ºC)  or below

KOSHER STATUS
•    Certified Kosher and Pareve

INGREDIENT STATEMENT
•    Water, brewed Hibiscus tea

RECOMMENDED USAGE
•    Typically between 0.20% to 1.50% by weight
      of the ready-to-consume product

NUTRITIONAL DATA PROFILE
•    Available upon request

SAFETY STATUS
•    Generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by
      food inspection authorities worldwide
•    Manufactured using FDA inspected,
      state-of-the-art facility in the USA with AIB
      superior rating for 2009

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