💥Scientific name:
𝘔𝘢𝘭𝘱𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘪𝘢 𝘦𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘢
💥Small bright red tropical fruit; resembles a cherry (size 1 – 3 cm); the skin is very thin and smooth; it changes color from green to bright red when it is ripe. The pulp is juicy but slightly fibrous, containing 2 – 3 seeds.
💥Other Common Names:
Acerola cherry, Barbados cherry, West Indian cherry, Surinam cherry.
💥Taste:Quite sweet-sour taste; can be compared to a combination of cherry, apple, and citrus flavors. It is rather sour if unripe.
💥Place of Origin:
Native to the Carribean, Central America and Northern parts of South America. Now it grows in many tropical/subtropical zones such as Brazil, India, Florida (USA) and parts of Asia.
🔴Main Nutrients Found Acerola
It is a good source of vitamin C, with the concentration of this vitamin being about 60-100 times higher in comparison with oranges.
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Calories, water, carbohydrates, sugars, Dietary fiber, protein, fat, Antioxidants (carotenoids and anthocyanins)
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Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Vitamin B1 (thiamine), Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), Vitamin B3 (Niacin), Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid), Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine), Folate.
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Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sodium, Zinc.
🔴Uses and productions
💥Consumed fresh.
💥Converted into powder used for the preparation of dietary supplements and Vitamin C powder.
💥Used for natural juices and smoothies (Jams, jellies, ice creams, syrups).
💥Skin care products.
💥Traditionally used in Latin American and the Caribbean.
🔴Health Benefits of acerola
💥Natural vitamin C-rich fruit
💥Boosts the immune system
💥Collagen production for healthy skin
💥Antioxidants that protect cells
💥Inflammation reduction
💥Good for eyes and heart health
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