From Amazonia to you, the acerola cherry is a small-sized juicy fruit with a delicate sweet and sour flavor, which can best be described as a tasty combination of lime and strawberry. In huge demand, this tiny cherry with bright red and thin skin has High Vitamin C (30% more than orange) and also contains Polyphenol (Anthocyanin) and Bioflavonoids. It is a source of Potassium and is high in Fibre. The acerola cherry is also commonly used as a 100% natural substitute for ascorbic acid due to its high Vitamin C that prolongs the shelf-life of products as well as adding great taste, color and nutritional properties to them.
Benefits:
* Antioxidant activity (High ORAC)
* Prevents influenza and colds.
* Boosts the immune system
* Athletic endurance
* Antifungal
* Skin astringent (cream)
Common uses: foods and beverages, energy and sport drinks, juices, yogurts, desserts, jellies, gel in suspension and others.