Friday, June 15, 2012

Drinks Containing Hibiscus Are The Highest In Antioxidants


'The tea made from hibiscus flowers is known by many names in many countries around the world and is served both hot and cold. The beverage is well known for its color, tanginess and flavor. A new study conducted in Portugal found that drinks containing hibiscus exhibited higher antioxidant activity than other beverages.


It is known as bissap in West Africa, karkade in Egypt and Sudan, flor de Jamaica in Mexico, gudhal in India and gongura in Brazil. Some refer to it as roselle, a common name for the hibiscus flower.
Rita Alves and others at the Universidade do Porto analyzed 19 different drinks on the Portuguese market.'




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