Tropical Sun 100% Natural Dry Sorrel Dried Hibiscus Flowers (100g)

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Sumac is a Middle Eastern spice that pairs best with poultry or fish. Though it can also be used in salad dressings and to help tenderize meat in a marinade. 3) Rhubarb Citrus Fruit — Limes, Lemons, Oranges etc. my family and I do not add any of this to our sorrel, but many people do. You can boil the peels with the ginger or maybe slice it up and let it sit and steep in the pot for a day. One test-tube study compared the antioxidant properties of 10 plant extracts and found that red sorrel exhibited the highest antioxidant activity ( 8 ). It helps the body from the starchy foods consumed to provide more nutrition for the brain and nerve cells.

Whether you enjoy it as a boozy brew or a sweet refreshing juice, one thing is for certain; you’ll want a refill! Here’s Why You’ll Love this Recipe Broad-leaved sorrel or common sorrel( Rumex acetosa) – a British native forming a clump of long leaves that have an astringent taste. Use baby leaves in salads or cook like spinach For many Caribbean folks, Christmas time isn’t complete without Sorrel Tea. This hibiscus flower tea gets its all-natural, vibrant red hue from the sorrel plant. It’s a feel-good, spiced tea that’s brewed with the warming goodness of cinnamon, cloves, allspice, and cardamom. You’ll also love the citrus notes and ginger-rich zing that steeps with this sweet/tart, refreshing drink! One glass just isn’t enough!Sorrel is the Jamaican name for the plant known in other areas of the world as Roselle, Bissap, karkadeh or more formally, Hibiscus Sabdariffa. The sorrel plant, which was introduced to the island during the eighteenth century, is identified by the deep red petals that surround the young, small fruit that the plant produces.The Jamaican sorrel contains a host of substances that are beneficial to developing and maintain a healthy body. Some of the substances that are present in sorrel include antioxidants, vitamin C, niacin and a group of compounds known as flavonoids. It is the presence of these flavonoids that are responsible for the red colour of the petals. Elme from Freak In the Kithen TO told me that she uses sorrel to flavour and colour marshmallows, and Swiss meringue buttercream too! I haven't tried that myself, but I bet they would take on a pretty pinkish/red colour, and have a pleasantly tangy flavour. Lee, N. J., Choi, J. H., Koo, B. S., Ryu, S. Y., Han, Y. H., Lee, S. I., and Lee, D. U. Antimutagenicity and cytotoxicity of the constituents from the aerial parts of Rumex acetosa. Biol Pharm Bull. 2005;28(11):2158-2161. View abstract. Yes, hibiscus and sorrel are the same and refer to the hibiscus sabdariffa flower. What is Sorrel Used For?

Jaber R. Respiratory and allergic diseases: from upper respiratory tract infections to asthma. Prim Care 2002;29:231-61. View abstract. J. Wray & Nephew Red Label Wine –alternatively you can use a sweet red dessert wine or your preferred wine of chouce. This red label wine has notes of candied berries, marzipan, raisins and nutmeg and even hints of dark chocolateBello O, et al. (2019). Wild vegetable Rumex acetosa linn.: Its ethnobotany, pharmacology and phytochemistry – A review. Richstein, A. and Mann, W. [Treatment of chronic sinusitis with Sinupret]. Ther.Ggw. 1980;119(9):1055-1060. View abstract. Preparation– If you are using fresh sorrel, make sure to give it a thorough wash before you start. Sometimes you may find sorrel fruit with seeds in the centre. Make sure to remove any seeds first. Using a cheesecloth or a fine mesh strainer, strain the sorrel a few cups at a time. Throw away the bits. I recommend straining the sorrel 2-3 times to make sure it’s perfectly clear.

Demerara sugar: This is another ingredient commonly found in Caribbean markets. It’s a type of cane sugar that is minimally processed/considered healthier due to it being less refined and has a coarse grain. If you can’t access this ingredient, use any brown sugar in equal amounts. Otherwise, honey or agave nectar can be used to sweeten to taste.

Jamaican Sorrel Ingredients

At first, I didn’t take much notice of it - preferring to drink my mom’s sparkling cranberry punch instead. Derksen A, Hensel A, Hafezi W, et al. 3-O-galloylated procyanidins from Rumex acetosa L. inhibit the attachment of influenza A virus. PLoS One 2014;9(10):e110089. View abstract.

Soliman GA. Dietary fiber, atherosclerosis, and cardiovascular disease. Nutrients. 2019;11(5):1155. doi:10.3390/nu11051155 Boil: Bring to a boil over medium heat. As soon as the tea boils, remove from the heat. Then add in the citrus zest/peels along with the lemon juice, stir well to combine.Sorrel, is what many people know as Hibiscus blossoms. They can be prepared from both fresh and dried petals, that are steeped in water infused with root ginger, cinnamon leaves, orange peel and aromatic spices like cinnamon, allspice berries, and ginger for an extended period of time to draw out the flavour. It has a rich natural hue with no artificial colouring. The gorgeous ruby colour makes it especially appetizing. The History of Sorrel