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Probiotic-rich, antioxidant hibiscus beverage
In season: Summer · Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Probiotic Hibiscus (200 g) has 36 calories. That works out to 18 calories per 100 g. It contains 8.4 g of carbs, 0.4 g of protein, 0.2 g of fat and 1 g of fiber. Its 10 mg of Vitamin C covers 11% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 25 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 200 g
36
KCAL / 200G
Carbs
8.4g
· 3% DV
Protein
0.4g
· 1% DV
Fat
0.2g
· 0% DV
Fiber
1g
· 4% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 91% · Protein 4% · Fat 5%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 36 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.2 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.02 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 4 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 8.4 g | 3% |
| Fiber | 1 g | 4% |
| Protein | 0.4 g | 1% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (medium) | 200 g | 36 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 18 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 120 g | 22 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 150 g | 27 kcal |
| 1 pack (medium) | 250 g | 45 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 250 g | 45 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 300 g | 54 kcal |
| 1 bottle (medium) | 330 g | 59 kcal |
| 1 bottle (large) | 500 g | 90 kcal |
Calculated from 18 calories per 100 g.
Probiotic hibiscus is a fermented drink made with hibiscus infusion and probiotic cultures. Unlike ordinary hibiscus tea, it undergoes fermentation; whether it contains live cultures at the time you drink it depends on how it was made and stored.
No, probiotic hibiscus is naturally caffeine-free when made only with hibiscus. A blend that includes black tea, green tea, or another caffeinated ingredient is an exception.
Probiotic hibiscus usually tastes tart, fruity, and slightly sour. Fermentation can deepen the tang, while added sweeteners and fermentation time affect how sweet the finished drink tastes.
Probiotic hibiscus is fermented, while ordinary hibiscus tea is simply brewed and served. Fermentation can add tang and carbonation, and may introduce live cultures; brewing hibiscus alone does not make it probiotic.
No, probiotic hibiscus is not necessarily kombucha. Hibiscus is its main infusion, whereas kombucha is typically fermented sweetened black or green tea; their cultures and fermentation methods can also differ.
It can have live cultures if it is unpasteurized and has been kept under suitable conditions. Pasteurization or excessive heat can kill them, so the word “probiotic” alone does not guarantee live cultures in every drink.
Yes, you can make probiotic hibiscus at home by fermenting cooled hibiscus infusion with a reliable food-grade starter culture. Use clean equipment, follow a tested fermentation method, and discard any batch with mold or an unusual rotten smell.
Serve probiotic hibiscus chilled or at room temperature, on its own or over ice. Avoid boiling it if you want to preserve live cultures, and open a fizzy bottle carefully because fermentation can build pressure.
Keep probiotic hibiscus refrigerated and tightly closed after opening. Its quality and fermentation can continue to change, so follow the product’s storage directions and discard it if its smell, appearance, or taste becomes abnormal.
Most healthy adults can include probiotic hibiscus as a regular drink, but its acidity and carbonation may bother people with sensitive digestion. Start with a small serving if you have not tried fermented drinks before.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
10mg · 11% DV
B12
0.08µg · 3% DV
Vitamin E
0.4mg · 3% DV
B1
0.02mg · 2% DV
Minerals
Calcium
24mg · 2% DV
Magnesium
10mg · 2% DV
Iron
0.4mg · 2% DV
Copper
0.02mg · 2% DV
Potassium ⭐
70mg · 2% DV
Sodium
4mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 36 calories in 1 cup (medium) (200 g):
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Probiotic Hibiscus is a cultured drink based on an infusion of hibiscus calyces. It draws on hibiscus beverages enjoyed in many regions, including parts of Africa, the Caribbean and Latin America, while the probiotic cultures give it a fermented-drink character. Its flavour is usually tart and floral, and it is often served chilled. Try it as a refreshing drink with a meal or in place of a sweeter soft drink; it can also be poured over ice on a warm day.
It is light in calories, with 18 calories per 100 g, and is noted for its probiotic cultures and hibiscus-derived antioxidants. Its tang pairs well with savoury food. If you prefer a less sweet drink, choose an unsweetened version rather than adding more sweetener.
High
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.02g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.02g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.04g
Omega 6:3 ratio 2:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.