Acerola Powder - 100 g

Details Origin of Acerola The Acerola (Malpighia emarginata) is a broad-branched shrub or tree with slightly hairy branches. Although native to the Caribbean, it is also found in the northern part of South America. The species grows at altitudes of 1500 m. The fruit of this tropical plant is also called the Barbados cherry or West Indian cherry. Acerola cherries are cultivated in Hawaii, Southeast Asia, various parts of South America and the US state of Florida. Healthy Benefits of Acerola Cherries The ripe fruit has an orange to dark red skin and measures approximately 2 by 2.5 centimetres. The flesh is an orange-red juicy and sweet-sour vitamin bomb due to its high vitamin C content. Partly thanks to this high vitamin C content, acerola is full of antioxidants. It also contains vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B6 and B12, polyphenols and minerals (calcium, iron, magnesium, copper, zinc, phosphorus, selenium and sodium). Processing into Acerola Powder The Acerola cherry is dried and then ground into a fine powder. Pro's & cons plus-circle Rich in Vitamin C: Acerola is a natural source of vitamin C, contributing to a balanced diet. plus-circle Contains antioxidants: Acerola is packed with antioxidants, which help combat free radicals in the body. plus-circle Versatile in use: Acerola powder can be added to yogurt, shakes, and smoothies for a healthy boost. Legal Disclaimer: We try to deliver organic qualité if possible. However, this is not always possible and the quality can varie during the year. This due to: insufficient harvest, not sufficient active principals in de organic qualité, temporarily not available in organic quality,…Do you wish more information on this, then we need to check our current stock. Allergan info: This product is packaged and/or stored in a facility that also processes products containing nuts, peanuts, mustard, celery, gluten, sesame, soy and sulphites. Despite all precautions, it is possible that this product contains traces of these allergens. Please consume for small trial quantity to avoid any alergical effects. Direction of use: Please consult dietician, physician, cosmetologist, herboriste, aurvedic experts for any external or internal usage.