Organic freeze-dried Acerola (Malpighia) powder

Acerola (Malpighia), also known as Barbados cherry, is a berry native to Central and South America. It belongs to the Malpighiaceae plant family and grows on trees that can reach a height of up to 4.5 metres. The trees have broadly spreading branches and evergreen, oval leaves. The small pinkish-white flowers turn into red-orange or bright red, juicy fruits, which are round or slightly flattened. The seeds have three triangular parts and wavy wings.

The acerola variety Malpighia glabra is particularly rich in vitamin C and has a sour taste, making it ideal for products that require a high vitamin C content. Acerola is also rich in vitamins and minerals such as calcium, potassium and iron.

The edible part of the acerola is the fruit (botanically a berry), which is authorised for sale as a fruit in Europe. Acerolas are usually harvested while they are still green, as they have the highest levels of vitamin C, which can be up to twice as high as ripe fruit. The fruit spoils very quickly after harvesting, becoming almost unusable after 3-5 days. Acerola is therefore freeze-dried to preserve as many nutrients as possible.

Freeze-dried acerola powder is from Brazil, one of the world’s largest producers of acerola
Certified under the European Union Organic Regulation (EU) 2018/848 and the UK Organic Standards,
by the Soil Association, with code GB-ORG-05.

Use
Ready to use as a food or as an ingredient in dishes.
Recommended daily intake: 3-5 g/day.

Uses:

• Mix acerola powder with water and drink as a refreshing drink;

• Add to cocktails, smoothies or juices;

• Use in desserts – ice creams, cakes or fruit salads;

• Mix with yoghurt, porridge or granola;

• Use as an ingredient in biscuits or sauces.

Acerola is a natural and nutritious fruit, but its particularly high vitamin C content can cause mild digestive upset in some people, especially when consumed in large quantities. Allergic reactions may occur in rare cases. If you have health problems or are taking medication, use caution.

NOTE: This information does not constitute medical advice or a solution to any health problem. Please make health decisions on an individual basis, evaluating different sources of information.