Proximate composition and health benefit of Roselle leaf (Hibiscus sabdariffa). Insight on food and health benefits

Zobo leaves, also known as Roselle leaves are leaves of the Malvaceae plant Hibiscus sabdariffa, they are a common culinary ingredient as well as a traditional medicine in many countries including their role in treating various ailments and promoting overall health. The biological properties of the...

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Published in:	Food Chemistry Advances
Main Authors:	Great Iruoghene Edo, Princess Oghenekeno Samuel, Agatha Ngukuran Jikah, Gift Onyinyechi Oloni, Miracle Nkonyeasuir Ifejika, Ogheneochuko Oghenegueke, Samuel Ossai, Mercy Orezimena Ajokpaoghene, Evan Uwomano Asaah, Peter Ovoke Uloho, Patrick Othuke Akpoghelie, Ufuoma Ugbune, Gracious Okeoghene Ezekiel, Favour Ogheneoruese Onoharigho, Joy Johnson Agbo, Arthur Efeoghene Athan Essaghah
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Elsevier 2023-12-01
Subjects:	Hibiscus sabdariffa Zobo leaf Roselle Phytochemistry Pharmacology Bioactive
Online Access:	http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772753X23002587

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