“…The first are reputedly rich in anthocyanins and other phenolic compounds (and thus possess good colouring and antioxidant properties), while the latter have a high organic acid content, resulting in beverages with intense sourness, a sensory characteristic much appreciated by locals (Cisse, Dornier, Sakho, MarDiop, et al, 2009). Indeed, the colouring, flavouring and thickening properties of hibiscus calyces have been shown to derive largely from their distinctive phenolic, organic acid and pectin composition (Fernández-Arroyo et al, 2011;Ramírez-Rodrigues, Plaza, Azeredo, Balaban, & Marshall, 2011;Sáyago-Ayerdi, Velázquez-López, Montalvo-González, & Goñi, 2014).…”