Acerola Cherry Unripe Powder - Organic Freeze Dried

Description

Our unripe, wildcrafted, organic, freeze-dried green Acerola Cherry Powder is the most potent form of Acerola available.
We use a freeze-drying process that is optimal for preserving its’ nutrients.
A single teaspoon of our organic unripe Acerola cherry powder contains more than 1200% of the daily value for Vitamin C, making Acerola cherries a fantastic addition to your daily superfood regimen...
Acerola is best eaten when it is green, as the vitamin content is highest before it fully ripens.
Traditionally Acerola is picked manually during the coolest part of the day and has a 3-to-5-day grace period before going rancid. For this reason, the freeze-drying process is most commonly used to preserve the fruit’s nutrient content.
Generally, there are 3-5 harvests per year, and the Acerola tree usually takes 3-5 years to bear fruit from the day the seed is planted. It will be
The Acerola fruit is about 1-3 cm and weighs an average of 4-6 grams. On average, it takes about 25 days for the fruit to reach full ripeness. Acerola can be found growing wild and under cultivation on the sandy soils throughout northeastern Brazil. It is native to northern South America, Central America, and Jamaica.
Wildcrafted, organic, raw, unripe Acerola cherries are a nourishing source of powerful antioxidants, carotenoids, and flavonoids.
They are a healthy protein and mineral salts source, especially iron, phosphorus, calcium, and magnesium. Raw green Acerola contains vitamin A, which may support healthy vision. In addition, the potassium found in this superfood may help support healthy blood pressure levels, heart function, and a positive mood. The folate found in our unripe, raw Acerola powder may support healthy cellular function, as well.
The green raw Acerola cherry is well known for its exceptional vitamin C content.
The content of one cherry is 120 times higher than what is found in an orange, making it equal to the minimum daily requirement. On average, oranges provide 500 to 4,000 parts per million (ppm) of vitamin C or ascorbic acid. In contrast, Acerola has been found in tests to provide ascorbic acid in a range of 16,000 to 172,000 ppm.
Fresh raw organic Acerola can contain up to 4.5% vitamin C, compared to 0.05% orange. The vitamin C content of raw Acerola varies depending on ripeness, season, climate, and locality. Vitamin C has been shown to support a healthy immune system response and supports healthy tissue regeneration. Acerola cherries may also support the development of healthy cells, thereby supporting a
As the subject of much clinical research, Acerola is traditionally consumed as a food rather than an herbal remedy. In one in-vitro study, the leaves, bark, and fruit of Acerola were reported to prevent fungus overgrowth. In recent research focused on skin health, acerolas’ content of natural mineral salts that have shown to support the remineralization of tired and stressed skin and its mucilage and proteins may, in fact, have skin-hydrating properties and support capillary conditioning.
Some possible health benefits and traditional uses of our Wildcrafted Organic Raw Freeze-Dried Green Unripe Acerola Cherry Powder may include:
May support a healthy immune response
May help support tissue regeneration
May support a healthy stress response
May help the body protect against cellular mutations
Possibly increases the absorption of iron
May support healthy lipid levels
May support healthy blood pressure
May support new collagen growth
May support the healing of blood clots, bruises, wounds & burns
Constituents in Raw Unripe Acerola Cherries include:
Protein
Anthocyanins: Pelargonidin, Cyanidin
Flavones: Apigenin, Luteolin
Flavonols: Kaempferol, Myricetin, Quercetin
Lipids: EPA, DPA, DHA
Vitamins: Vitamin C, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Vitamin B-6, Folate, Folate DFE, Vitamin B-12, Vitamin A RAE, Retinol, Vitamin A IU
Minerals: Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sodium, Zinc, Copper, Selenium
Taste, smell, texture, and color may vary from batch to batch:
Due to its nature, this powder tends to clump. If clumping occurs, lay the bag on a flat surface and place a towel over the bag. Then pound on the bag until the clumps break up. The towel will help protect the bag from damage. To further reduce clumping, push as much air out as possible before sealing the pouch and store it in the refrigerator or freezer.
Suggested Use: Mix 1 teaspoon with juice, yogurt, or add to your favorite smoothie.
Mixing suggestion: Increase flavor and nutritional profile, combined with our
organic Camu
and Rosehip powders for a high test vitamin c.
Miscellaneous Facts about our unripe, organic, wildcrafted, raw, freeze-dried Acerola Cherry Powder
Certifications:
Certified USDA Organic.
Ingredients:
Raw Unripe Green Acerola Cherry Fruit and 1%
silicon dioxide
.*
Parts Used:
Whole Acerola, no seed.
Botanical Name:
Malpighia Emarginata.
Other Names:
Barbados Cherry, Antilles Cherry, West Indian Cherry, Wild Crape Myrtle, Puerto Rican Cherry.
*This product contains a small amount of silicon dioxide, which acts as a drying agent and is necessary to keep this powder from clumping into hard chunks or one solid brick.
Origin:
Wildcrafted and Freeze-Dried in Brazil. Packaged with care in Florida, USA.
How to Maintain Optimum Freshness
Our Unripe Organic Wildcrafted Raw Freeze-Dried Acerola Cherry Powder is packaged in airtight stand-up,
resealable foil pouches
for optimum freshness.
Once opened, push the air out of the pouch before resealing it to preserve maximum potency.
Keep your Unripe Organic Wildcrafted Raw Freeze-Dried Acerola Cherry Powder refrigerated.
This product is 100% natural and minimally processed:
Taste, smell, texture, and color may vary from batch to batch.
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