Hibiscus sabdariffa L. is one of the most common flower
plants grown worldwide and is used to make jellies, jams
and beverages. Recently, it has gained importance as a soft
drink material in many parts of the world. It is a good source
of major nutrients i.e. phytochemical and antioxidant compounds
activity [6,7]. The remaining calyxes after preparing
the Hibiscus drink are usually disposed as a by-product without
effort to exploit its usefulness and benefits. Generally,
agro-food processing waste creates huge environmental, economic
and social problems. There is now a growing recognition
that the twin problems of waste management and
resource depletion can be solved together through the utilization
of waste as a renewable resource