Hibiscus Botanical Reference Material

Q: Can this BRM detect adulteration with dyes or spent hibiscus material?

Yes. Comparing a test sample's HPTLC profile against this Hibiscus sabdariffa reference material can help detect dilution with beet extract or synthetic red dyes used to reinforce color, as well as spent calyx material that has already had its anthocyanins extracted and been resold.

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BioTrace Labs' Hibiscus Botanical Reference Material is a certified Hibiscus sabdariffa botanical reference material, developed for HPTLC fingerprinting, phytochemical authentication, and herbal quality-control testing. Each Hibiscus sabdariffa calyx reference material batch is botanically verified and profiled to confirm its anthocyanin and hibiscus acid composition, giving analytical laboratories, beverage and herbal manufacturers, and researchers a dependable hibiscus HPTLC reference material for identity confirmation and comparative phytochemical analysis. As a trusted hibiscus reference material supplier, BioTrace Labs supplies laboratories and manufacturers across the USA, giving them confidence in the authenticity and traceability of every batch they buy.

SKU: BL86261

Category: Botanical Reference Material (BRM)

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Description

Parameter	Details
Botanical Name	Hibiscus sabdariffa
Other Names	Hibiscus, Roselle, Sorrel
Plant Part Used	Calyx (dried flower calyx)
Family	Malvaceae
Chemical Constituents	Anthocyanins (delphinidin-3-sambubioside, cyanidin-3-sambubioside), hibiscus acid, gossypetin
Use	HPTLC, herbal standardization, phytochemical fingerprinting, botanical authentication
Product Form	Whole Dry / Powdered (at 5% extra cost)
Type	Botanical Reference Material (BRM) / Testing purpose
Reference Type	Voucher-grade botanical reference material

Why Use Hibiscus Botanical Reference Material?

Hibiscus (Hibiscus sabdariffa) is widely used in beverage, food, and herbal-product testing. A characterized botanical reference material provides laboratories with a defined plant material for comparison during identity testing, chromatographic fingerprinting, and raw-material quality assessment.

BioTrace Labs' Hibiscus Botanical Reference Material is intended for analytical and research applications including HPTLC profiling, botanical authentication, phytochemical comparison, and herbal raw-material standardization.

HPTLC Analysis Profile

HPTLC compliant, using an optimized hibiscus HPTLC fingerprint method
Detection under UV 254 nm / 366 nm, plus derivatization
Produces a reproducible anthocyanin fingerprint for identity confirmation

Applications

Beverage and herbal raw-material standardization, and hibiscus botanical authentication
Quality control laboratories running comparative phytochemical analysis
Academic and industrial research using Hibiscus sabdariffa BRM
Detecting adulteration or dilution with beet extract or synthetic red dyes used to reinforce color, or with spent calyx material that has already had its anthocyanins extracted

Documentation Provided

Certificate of Analysis (CoA) provided on request, downloadable via the “Download CoA” button or by using “Ask a Question.”

Packaging & Storage

Packed in airtight, light-resistant containers
Store in a cool, dry place, protected from light and humidity to preserve anthocyanin content, which is sensitive to light and heat

Disclaimer

For analytical and research purposes only. Not intended for direct consumption.

Frequently asked questions

What is Hibiscus Botanical Reference Material?

Hibiscus Botanical Reference Material is a certified Hibiscus sabdariffa (Roselle) botanical reference material used to confirm identity and authenticity through HPTLC fingerprinting and phytochemical comparison.

What is a hibiscus HPTLC fingerprint used for?

A hibiscus HPTLC fingerprint is a chromatographic profile of anthocyanins and hibiscus acid used to confirm that a raw material is genuine Hibiscus sabdariffa calyx and free from substitution.

How does this BRM support botanical authentication of hibiscus?

It provides a verified comparison standard against which an unknown hibiscus sample's HPTLC or phytochemical profile can be matched, confirming species identity and detecting mislabeling.

What are the key phytochemical markers in this Hibiscus sabdariffa reference material?

The primary markers are anthocyanins, particularly delphinidin-3-sambubioside and cyanidin-3-sambubioside, along with hibiscus acid, which together form hibiscus's characteristic fingerprint.

Can this BRM detect adulteration with dyes or spent hibiscus material?

Yes. Comparing a test sample's HPTLC profile against this Hibiscus sabdariffa reference material can help detect dilution with beet extract or synthetic red dyes used to reinforce color, as well as spent calyx material that has already had its anthocyanins extracted and been resold.

Is this BRM available in bulk from a supplier?

Yes, BioTrace Labs is a hibiscus reference material supplier offering both standard 5g/10g packs and bulk quantities, contact us via “Ask a Question” for bulk or custom orders.

Does this BRM come with a Certificate of Analysis (CoA)?

Yes, a Certificate of Analysis confirming the HPTLC fingerprint and identity of each batch is available on request via the Download CoA option.

How should this BRM be stored to preserve its anthocyanin content?

Store it in a cool, dry place inside its original airtight, light-resistant packaging, away from direct light and humidity, since anthocyanins degrade readily under light and heat.

Do you ship Hibiscus Botanical Reference Material within the USA?

Yes. BioTrace Labs is a US-based supplier of Hibiscus Botanical Reference Material, so US laboratories and manufacturers can order without the customs delays or import paperwork that come with overseas suppliers.