Organic Freeze-Dried Acerola Cherry Powder: A Vitamin C-Rich Superfood

Acerola Cherry Front of the bag image 1 lb

Acerola Cherry back of the bag image 1 lb

Acerola Cherry Front of the bag image 5 lbs

Acerola Cherry back of the bag image 5 lbs

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Image of 2 fresh red ripe Acerola Cherries

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Acerola Cherry Powder - Organic Freeze Dried

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Organic Freeze-Dried Acerola Cherry Powder, derived from Malpighia emarginata, is a nutrient-dense superfood indigenous to Central and South America. This product is rich in Vitamin C, with a single teaspoon providing over 500% of the daily recommended intake (Hwang et al., 2018, Journal of Food Science). The National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have acknowledged its high content of antioxidants, carotenoids, and flavonoids. Additionally, it contains essential minerals like iron, phosphorus, calcium, and magnesium. Acerola cherries have been traditionally used in Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese Medicine for their potential health benefits. Our freeze-drying technique ensures optimal preservation of nutrients (Ratti, 2001, Journal of Food Engineering).

Some research suggests that Acerola Cherries may contain the following constituents:

Anthocyanins: Pelargonidin, Cyanidin
Flavones: Apigenin, Luteolin
Flavonols: Kaempferol, Myricetin, Quercetin
Lipids: EPA, DPA, DHA
Vitamins: Vitamin C, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Vitamin B-6, Folate, Folate DFE, Vitamin B-12, Vitamin A RAE, Retinol, Vitamin A IU
Minerals: Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Copper, Selenium

Taste, smell, texture, and color may vary from batch to batch:

Due to its nature, this powder tends to clump. If clumping occurs, lay the bag on a flat surface and place a towel over the bag. Then pound on the bag until the clumps break up. The towel will help protect the bag from damage. To further reduce clumping, push as much air as possible before sealing the pouch and storing it in the refrigerator or freezer.

Suggested Use: Mix one tablespoon with juice and yogurt, or add to your favorite smoothie.

Mixing suggestion: To increase the flavor and nutritional profile, combine with our organic and Rosehip powders for a high test vitamin c.

Miscellaneous Facts about our ripe, raw, organic, wildcrafted, freeze-dried Acerola Cherry Powder

Certifications: Certified USDA Organic.

Ingredients: Raw, Ripe Acerola Cherry Fruit.

Parts Used: Whole Acerola, no seed.

Botanical Name: Malpighia Emarginata.

Other Names: Barbados Cherry, Antilles Cherry, West Indian Cherry, Wild Crape Myrtle, Puerto Rican Cherry.

Origin: Wildcrafted and Freeze-Dried in Brazil. Packaged with care in Florida, USA.

* Product packaging, pictures, and origin may vary.

Sources & References

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We are delighted with this. Product and recommend it to everyone we know. My husband takes one to two tablespoons per dose once a day but I can only support a teaspoonful. We keep a portion available in a pint jar for daily use and the rest well sealed in the fridge, not in the freezer. We take it with fruit meals in water or juice. Very pleasant.

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