The Acerola cherry (scientific name: Malpighia glabra L.), also known as West Indian cherry or Barbados cherry, is a perennial evergreen shrub or small tree belonging to the Malpighiaceae family. Native to the tropical regions of the West Indies and Caribbean in the Americas, this nutritionally significant plant is now widely cultivated in sun-drenched tropical areas such as northeastern Brazil and southern Mexico.
Distinctive morphological features include a height of 3-6 meters, arching slender branches with smooth gray-brown bark, and elliptical leathery leaves that develop a characteristic purplish-red hue under intense sunlight. Its umbrella-shaped inflorescence bears 3-5 pink-white flowers with 1-cm diameter five-petaled corollas, exhibiting year-round blooming. The juicy drupe fruit undergoes a color transition from green to orange-red and finally deep crimson upon ripening, measuring 1-2 cm in diameter with a tangy-sweet pulp.
Recognized as one of nature's highest natural sources of vitamin C, fresh acerola cherries contain up to 1,677 mg of ascorbic acid per 100 g—30-80 times higher than citrus fruits. This "King of Natural Vitamin C" delivers multifaceted health benefits: enhancing immunity through neutrophil activation to prevent respiratory infections, promoting collagen synthesis for vascular health and scurvy prevention, and combating free radicals via flavonoid-vitamin synergy to delay skin aging. Modern studies further reveal its extracts aid iron absorption and blood pressure regulation.
Beyond fresh consumption, acerola is processed into juices, dried fruits, and dietary supplements. Its freeze-dried powder serves as a premium ingredient in Fruit And Vegetable Powders and multivitamin powder formulations, extensively incorporated into meal replacements, sports nutrition products, and infant food supplements. While Brazil utilizes it as a national health food and Japan exploits its antioxidants in skincare, historically, European navigators employed acerola as early as the 16th century to combat scurvy during transoceanic voyages—predating the use of citrus fruits like lemons for this purpose.
Functions：
1. Prevent Cardiovascular disease;
2. Promote the growth of collagen and skin elasticity;
3. Promote the growth of teeth and bone, prevent bleeding gums;
4. Promote absorption of iron and calcium;
5. Anti oxidation, detoxify and reduce the damage of smoking and drinking;
6. Improve body's immunity.
Application：
1.Food Supplement
Acerola powder organic has been used to help diarrhea, dysentery, and liver issues, as well as combat free radicals and strengthen the immune system with its high levels of Vitamin C, and it also can be used as a nutritive because it contains many other vitamins and minerals
2.Cosmetics
Cherry acerola powder first appeared in Japanese skin care products at least five years ago. Niche skin care brands have started incorporating it into their facial care products for its Vitamin C rich properties. And it can also be found in hair care and cosmetics.
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