Acerola - the natural vitamin C
The Acerola cherry is also called the “cherry of the Antilles” and is originated in Central America and Brazil, where it is cultivated until today. Acerola is one on the plants with the highest content of vitamin C.
Properties
While synthetically produced vitamin C is pure vitamin C, the natural Acerola fruit contains a whole lot of additional substances, like Pro-Vitamin A, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, niacin, protein, iron, phosphorus and calcium. This exclusive natural composition increases the anti-oxidative (cell-protecting) effect of the vitamin C, that provides for a much greater effectivity than it´s synthetic counterpart. People who usually suffer from allergic reactions when eating citrus fruits will certainly enjoy the Acerola powder. While 100 g of oranges contain an average of only 50 mg of vitamin C, the Acerola fruit (100 g) delivers 17.000 mg. Even during the winter time, when the vitamin C-content of any European fruit drops rapidly, Acerola remains a reliable Vitamin C supplier.
How much of vitamin C do we need?
The human organism is not prepared to produce Vitamin C – therefore we need to provide it from outer sources. The German Society for Dietetic Studies recommends a dosis of 60 mg per day. Special conditions like winter, smoking, pregnancy, stress or high physical strain might quickly lead to an increased demand of Vitamin C. Also, our skin needs Vitamin C to protect its elasticity.
Production methods and Quality
Our Acerola powder is made of the ripe Acerola cherries by spray method. The quantity of the added carrier maltodextrin depends on the ripeness of the fruit. Long experience is important, and also a flexible manufacturing. The extraction is of pink colour tastes slightly sour. The added quantitiy of maltodextrin amounts to only 20-30%, whereas on the international market the content of maltodextrin often exceeds 50%. But while the production costs of this commercial Acerola are lower, colour and taste of it not suitable to compete with our high-quality product.
In our product maltodextrin is used in only small quantities and does not have any impact on colour and taste.
Ingredients: 100 % pure Acerolapowder with maltodextrin
Suggested use: ½ teaspoon of the powder (adequate to 170 mg of natural vitamin C) can be mixed into any drink, yoghurt
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