Commodity
Hibiscus
Hibiscus (zobo) calyces, sun-dried for tea and beverages.
Overview
Hibiscus sabdariffa calyces, known locally as zobo and sun-dried for export, are grown across Nigeria's north. Sownar sources the calyces through aggregators, cleaned and sorted for the beverage and herbal tea trade.
Typical uses: Herbal tea, beverage concentrates, natural colouring.
Specification
Indicative specification
Trade-typical ranges for Nigerian origin. The figures in your contract are agreed per enquiry and tested against by an independent laboratory.
Grades: Priced on colour, cleanliness and calyx size; sifted grades on request.
| Moisture | 10–12% max |
|---|---|
| Foreign matter | 1–2% max |
| Colour | Deep red, per sample |
| Stem / seed content | Per contract |
| Sieve size | Per buyer spec |
Indicative. Confirmed per enquiry.
Packaging
- 25 kg PP bags with inner liner
- 50 kg PP bags
Container loading
- 20 ft container
- 7–9 t (indicative)
- 40 ft container
- 14–18 t (indicative)
Tests available
- Moisture content
- Purity / foreign matter
- Pesticide residues
- Microbiology (on request)
- Heavy metals (on request)
Arranged through accredited laboratories.
Documents provided
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Certificate of origin
- Phytosanitary certificate
- Bill of lading
- NEPC export documentation
- Third-party inspection report (on request)
- Fumigation certificate (on request)
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