Origin and history

Malpighia emarginata, commonly known as acerola, is a wild plant grown in a tropical and subtropical climate of family Malpighiaceae. It is originally from South of Mexico, Central America and Septentrional area of South America.

Acerola fruit is extremely rich in vitamin C, but also it contains proteins, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, carotenoids and bioflavonoids, which provide important nutritive value and antioxidant uses in the food industry. Also, acerola is a source of mineral salts of calcio, magnesium, manganese, iron, phosphorous, potassium, and sodium. Also it has vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, and B6

During last years, acerola has an increasing use in the food industry due to remarkable high content in vitamin C in addition to carotenoids, and bioflavonoids which provide important nutritive value and potential use as an antioxidant. Due to its beneficial properties and flavor, this super fruit is used for the preparation of beverages, juices, desserts, ices, yogurt, jams, gelatins, among others.

It is known that acerola nutrient composition depends on the soil and environment. Brazil, the world’s leading producer of acerola has the climate and ground appropriate for the culture of acerola.

Now, The Green Labs LLC. offers Acerola P.E. 12% Natural Vitamin C- Density between 0.400 to 0.550 manufactured in our industrial plant in Brazil from Acerola entirely originating from Brazil to ensure the finest quality product with the characteristics that the food and beverage industry needs.

References.

• Mezadri T et al. The acerola fruit: composition, productive characteristics and economic importance. Arch Latinoam Nutr. 2006 Jun;56(2):101-9.

• Mezadri T et al. Antioxidant compounds and antioxidant activity in acerola (Malpighia emarginata DC.) fruits and derivatives. Journal of Food Composition and Analysis. 2008. 21 (4): 282–290.

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