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"Looking for the best acerola powder? Le Comptoir de Toamasina is your preferred store, a recognized specialist in selecting and selling high-quality acerola."

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I am Arnaud Sion

Creator of Le Comptoir de Toamasina — Trained in plantations in Brazil

I was trained directly in the heart of acerola plantations in Brazil to learn how to select only the best fruit. This field expertise allows us to guarantee you exceptional quality, selected right at the source.

Field Expertise

Trained directly in Brazilian plantations to identify and select the finest acerola harvests.

Direct Buy from Brazil from 5 kg

Our Brazilian division offers you the option to buy your acerola powder directly from our company in Brazil starting at 5 kg.

Superfood & Recipes

An exceptional superfruit rich in natural vitamin C, ideal for boosting your smoothies, juices, ice creams, and daily recipes.

Looking for the best acerola powder, juice, or cherries rich in natural vitamin C? We offer you genuine Barbados cherries at the best price. Thanks to our training in the heart of Brazilian plantations, we select the harvests most concentrated in nutrients to meet your culinary and nutritional requirements.

We work directly with local producers and through our own company structure in Brazil. Our Brazilian division allows both professionals and enthusiasts to purchase acerola powder directly from our company on-site starting from 5 kg, ensuring total freshness and supply chain control for our superfoods.

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Fresh acerola cherries on the tree

What is acerola?

Acerola, sometimes called the "Barbados cherry" or "West Indian cherry", stands out as an exceptional tropical superfruit due to its particularly high concentration of natural vitamin C. Native to the tropical regions of South America and the Caribbean, this shrub produces small red berries similar to European cherries.

In Brazil, acerola is available as powder, tablets, fresh juice, and whole fruit. However, the fresh fruit spoils very quickly after harvesting (its shelf life is under 10 days). That is why cold dehydration into powder form is favored to lock in all its nutrients. For botanical reference, Camu Camu is another Amazonian fruit featuring an even higher vitamin C content.

The richness of acerola in vitamin C is remarkable, surpassing oranges by 10 to 40 times. Beyond vitamin C, acerola provides essential minerals such as magnesium and potassium, as well as vitamin B5.

Regulations & Legal Transparency

You may read on various sites that acerola is linked to antibacterial or preventive health properties. In accordance with French and European food supplement legislation, we refrain from making any unauthorized medical claims.

From a purely historical and traditional perspective, this superfruit was used in South American folk medicine to address anemia or scurvy. Today, it is appreciated as a fantastic natural ingredient to enrich a healthy diet.

The acerola shrub can reach up to 5 meters in height. It is found in dry forests, fields, gardens, and even wild along the streets of Belo Horizonte. To preserve its nutritional potential, harvested fruit is immediately frozen or processed into powder.

By choosing acerola powder from Le Comptoir de Toamasina, you select an ideal product to enhance your recipes and smoothies with a tangy twist. Note that acerola provides vitamin C but is not a nervous stimulant with a kick-start effect like guarana.

Acerola varieties selected by Arnaud Sion

I was trained directly in acerola plantations in Brazil to learn how to evaluate fruit maturity and aromatic quality in the field. This immersion allowed me to study the different botanical varieties:

Manoa Sweet

Yellow-reddish fruits at maturity, very easy to maintain, delicious flavor in fresh juice.

Rubis Tropical

Fruits similar to Manoa Sweet, growing on majestic shrubs reaching up to 5 meters high.

Hawaiian Queen

Single-trunk acerola tree, a variety selected for harvesting good-sized fresh fruit.

J. H. Beaumont

Low, compact branches, very high yield of orange-reddish cherries.

F. Rehnborg

Highly productive shrub yielding very large cherries that turn dark red.

F. Haley

Perfectly adapted to dry areas of Northeastern Brazil, medium-sized purple-red berries.

So-called "sour" acerola, the richest in natural vitamin C, is preferred for making our powder. It is this rigorous selection that we offer on our store.

How is the acerola cherry produced?

Did you know? The winter harvest in Brazil is the richest in vitamin C. In winter, the lack of heavy rain and direct sunlight exposure allow the cherries to naturally pack with vitamin C. In the Brazilian tropics (especially in the North), a well-maintained acerola tree can offer up to 10 harvests per year!

1. Selection & Grafting

Grafting buds onto compatible rootstocks to guarantee the desired variety.

2. Pollination & Fruiting

Flower pollination encouraged by insects. In Brazil's tropical climate, fruiting happens nearly year-round.

3. Maturation & Hand Harvesting

Fruit development takes about 6 weeks. Careful hand harvesting avoids damaging delicate berries.

4. Sorting, Sizing & Processing

Selecting the finest fruits prior to cold dehydration to preserve 100% of the vitamin C content.

Acerola Processing Stages

Acerola Powder
  1. Harvesting ripe fruits
  2. Extracting the pulp
  3. Cold dehydration (spray drying or freeze-drying)
  4. Fine grinding and airtight packaging
Acerola Juice
  1. Pressing fresh berries
  2. Fine pulp filtration
  3. Gentle pasteurization
  4. Airtight bottling
Acerola Ice Cream
  1. Base preparation (juice, water, sugar)
  2. Churning in ice cream maker for creamy texture
  3. Deep-freezer storage

Berry Colors & Exceptional Vitamin C Content

The bright shades of the cherry testify to its wealth in antioxidant phytonutrients (carotenoids and anthocyanins). Bright red indicates optimal maturity for direct consumption.

At Le Comptoir de Toamasina, we also select green varieties harvested before full maturity, known to reach exceptional concentrations of up to 5,000 mg of vitamin C per 100 g of pulp, far surpassing standard citrus fruits.

How to consume acerola daily?

Thanks to its tangy, fruity flavor, acerola easily fits into your daily routine:

In Drinks & Smoothies

Add 1 teaspoon of powder to your apple juice, orange juice, or smoothie. You can also dissolve up to 3 teaspoons in a pitcher of fresh water.

In Dishes & Desserts

Sprinkle acerola powder over your yogurts, cottage cheese, fruit compotes, or morning granola blends.

In Baking & Cooking

Incorporate it into fruit nectars or coulis to add a refreshing tangy touch and a vibrant natural color.

Recommended Dosage

It is generally advised to consume 1g of pulp per day. In practice, a daily intake of 3 to 6g of acerola powder is well tolerated.

Le Comptoir de Toamasina: Acerola Supplier & Importer

Why trust Le Comptoir de Toamasina and our Brazilian division Abaçaí for your acerola purchases?

1. Plantation Selection Expertise

Trained directly in acerola plantations in Brazil, Arnaud Sion masters maturity criteria to select only the best of the harvest.

2. High Vitamin C Concentration

A 100% natural product, with no unnecessary additives, ensuring optimal antioxidant and natural vitamin C content.

3. Direct Purchase from Brazil from 5 kg

Our Brazilian division allows you to buy acerola powder directly from our company in Brazil starting at just 5 kg. An ideal solution for professionals and resellers.

4. Bulk Formats & Flexibility

We also offer acerola powder by the kilo (1kg, 2kg, 5kg, 10kg, and over 50kg) shipped from our warehouses in France or Brazil based on your needs.

Frequently asked questions about acerola

How much acerola should I consume per day?
The standard recommendation is about 1g of fruit pulp daily. In everyday cooking and supplementation, consuming 3 to 6g of acerola powder (about 1 teaspoon) is perfectly well tolerated.
Can I buy acerola directly from your company in Brazil?
Yes, our Brazilian division Abaçaí enables professionals and wholesalers to purchase acerola powder directly from Brazil starting at 5 kg.
Why choose acerola powder instead of fresh cherries?
Fresh acerola cherries are extremely fragile and spoil in under 10 days after picking. Cold dehydration into powder preserves all its vitamin C and flavors for long-term storage.
What is the difference between the acerola varieties selected by Arnaud?
Arnaud Sion trained in Brazilian plantations to study botanical varieties (Manoa Sweet, Rubis Tropical, Hawaiian Queen, J.H. Beaumont, F. Rehnborg, F. Haley). So-called "sour" acerola is favored to yield the powder richest in vitamin C.