|
Nutrients |
Function in the body |
Per 200ml serving |
*RDA |
%RDA |
|
Iron (Fe) |
Essential for transporting oxygen in the blood |
0.07mg |
18.0mg |
0.003 |
|
Potassium (K) |
Necessary for metabolic functions |
7.12mg |
2000.0mg |
0.004 |
|
Calcium (Ca) |
Necessary for strong teeth and bones |
1.09mg |
800.0mg |
0.001 |
|
Copper (Cu) |
Necessary for different metabolic processes |
0.07mg |
2.0mg |
0.032 |
|
Zinc (Zn) |
Necessary for normal growth and development and a healthy skin |
0.04mg |
15.0mg |
0.002 |
|
Magnesium (Mg) |
Necessary for a healthy nervous system and other metabolic processes |
1.57mg |
400.0mg |
0.004 |
|
Fluoride (F) |
Necessary for healthy teeth and bones |
0.22mg |
2.75mg |
0.08 |
|
Manganese (Mn) |
Necessary for metabolic processes and for bone growth and development |
0.04mg |
3.5mg |
0.011 |
- Rooibos contains very little, if any, vitamin C, as vitamin C is destroyed during the fermentation process
- Rooibos is, however, a natural source of antioxidants – it is rich in a variety of flavonoids, especially aspalathin, to date only isolated in Aspalathus linearis or rooibos;
- Rooibos is totally caffeine-free;
- Rooibos is low in tannin and thus aids iron absorption and works against anaemia;
- Rooibos is free of kilojoules, colorants and preservatives;
Rooibos has tremendous health benefits and has traditionally been used for a series of health-related issues.
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