The acerola (malpighia emarginata) is a small tree that grows from Cerrado to swamp areas in the Amazon. But today this tree grows in practically all the states of Brazil. The acerola fruit is the Barbados cherry or West Indian cherry because it looks very much like a cherry. The acerola shrub is an evergreen from the malpighiaceae family. Our Brazilian acerola grows spontaneously in tropical regions. Especially in Brazil in the State of Para, Minas Gerais, Amazonia. It is therefore 100% natural. The leaves of the shrub are oval or elliptical and end in a sharp point.
The flowers are brightly colored, beautiful red, open three times a year. They are grouped into auxiliary inflorescences. Its fruit, the acerola fruit is edible and has a tangy taste. The acerola fruits will reach maturity soon after flowering. The fruit of the acerola, the Barbados cherry does not support heat. So they must be handled with the greatest care. Before turning it into powder.
The acerola fruit is a super fruit and contains 20 to 30 times more vitamin C than oranges. This makes it one of the richest vitamin C fruits in the world. 1000mg to 2000mg per 100g. After well on the Camu Camu. Powdered acerola is also rich in vitamin B and vitamin A, as well as flavonoids and minerals. (Iron, calcium, phosphorus, potassium and magnesium.
The acerola is a treasure of the Amazon, a treasure of the Indians, which is cultivated all over the country today. This little wild cherry will concentrate the highest content of vitamin C in the world. It is a perfect stimulant for the production of collagen, detoxifying the skin, it is also called to be an antioxidant and for the ability to remineralize the skin. Acerola powder can also be used in your creams.
Our acerola is 100% pure.
Product Description:
Product: Acerola powder from Minas Gerais in Brazil
Packaging in resealable bag: 50g, 150g and 500g
Feature: Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Flavonoids, Minerals
Vitamin C content: 17.61%
Percentage of Acerola: 100%
Provenance: Brazil from the State of Minas Gerais
Other packaging available: acerola powder in economic packaging