Native to the Caribbean, its range extends from the north of South America to the north of Central America.
The main cultivation country remains Brazil.
It is a globular drupe measuring 1 to 3 cm and weighing 3 to 16 g, similar to European cherries.
Green when immature, they turn orange-red or even scarlet when ripe.
The pulp can be yellow, orange or red.
This fruit is known to be a great source of vitamin C (40 to 100 times more than oranges).
The main characteristics of vitamin C :
• Helps protect cells from oxidative stress
• Helps reduce fatigue
• Contributes to the normal functioning of the immune system
• Contributes to the normal functioning of the cerebral and nervous systems
• Contributes to the formation of collagen for the normal functioning of blood vessels
Acerola has technological properties thanks to its vitamin C content.
• For meats, it prevents oxidation and improves colour stability.
• In desserts, especially fruit based desserts, it delays browning and improves keeping qualities.
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This information is taken from the scientific literature. It is given for information purposes only and is not directly
applicable to the products presented. This information in no way claims to treat any disease, nor is it intended to
encourage the abandonment of conventional medicine
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