Acerola fruit juice powder – Malpighia punicifolia

Acerola juice powder is obtained by drying the juice extracted from the fresh fruit. Rich in nutrients, it is renowned for its high natural vitamin C content. This tropical fruit, often nicknamed "Barbados cherry," is highly prized in functional foods and natural health products.

Description

The acerola fruit comes from a small shrub native to Central America and the Caribbean. It produces 1 to 2 cm red berries with a tangy flavor reminiscent of gooseberries. A single berry can contain up to 30 times more vitamin C than an orange. The powder obtained by freeze-drying or gentle drying retains the fruit's aroma and nutrients.

Nomenclature

• Common names: Acerola, West Indian cherry, Barbados cherry
• Latin name: Malpighia punicifolia / Malpighia glabra
• Family: Malpighiaceae
• Part used: Fruit (dried juice)
• Form: Fine powder
• Origin: Caribbean, South America
• English name: Acerola powder / Barbados cherry
• Name in German: Acerolakirsche
• Name in Spanish: Acerola powder
• Name in Italian: Acerola in polvere
• Name in Arabic: أَسِيرُولا (Asīrūlā)

Main virtues

Acerola powder is used for its natural vitamin C content, its traditionally recognized tonic and antioxidant properties. It is also used in cosmetics to revitalize dull skin and is incorporated into culinary recipes for its tangy flavor.

Main constituents

Natural vitamin C (ascorbic acid), carotenes, flavonoids, anthocyanins, minerals (potassium, calcium, magnesium), organic acids.

Use and dosage

• Internal use: 1 to 2 g per day in juice, smoothie or compote.
• External use: added to face masks to tone the skin.
• Culinary use: as a topping or in raw preparations.

Precautions, side effects and contraindications

• Do not exceed the recommended doses to avoid excessive vitamin C intake.
• May be irritating to sensitive stomachs in high doses.
• Keep out of reach of young children.

History and origin

Acerola has been consumed since pre-Columbian times by the peoples of the Caribbean and Central America. It has attracted scientific interest for its exceptional vitamin C content, and is now cultivated in many tropical countries for the nutraceutical industry.

Miscellaneous information

• Storage: dry, away from light and heat.
• Packaging: airtight bag, glass jar, dosing capsule.
• Color: orange-red to light brown.
• Taste: tangy, fruity.

Sources and references

• Edible Tropical Plants - https://uses.plantnet-project.org
• USDA Database - https://www.nal.usda.gov
• PubMed articles on acerola - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
• Traditional Brazilian Pharmacopoeia

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