English Name: Acerola Cherry Extract

Latin Name: Malpighia punicifolia L.

Part Used: Fruit

Appearance: Light yellow or Light red Powder

Active ingredient: Vitamin C

Specification: 17%, 25% Vitamin C

Molecular formula: C6H8O6 (VC)

Molecular weight: 176.13

CAS: 50-81-7

Acerola is a tropical fruit-bearing shrub or small tree in the family Malpighiaceae. Common names include acerola, Barbados cherry, West Indian cherry and wild crapemyrtle. Acerola is native from Southern Mexico, Central and South America, but now being also grown as far North as Texas and in subtropical areas Asia and India. It is known for being extremely rich in vitamin C although it also contains vitamins A, B1, B2 and B3 as well as carotenoids and bioflavonoids which provide very important nutritive value and a possible use as an antioxidant. This vitamin C produced by the fruit is better absorbed by human organisms than synthetic ascorbic acid.

Acerola has one of the highest contents of vitamin C per gram of fruit. Acerola fruit is high in vitamin C. Usually around 1500 mg of vitamin C are found it 100G of Aceola fruit. Its polyphenolic compounds and high vitamin C amounts provide excellent immune system support.

 

The Functions of Acerola Cherry Extract 

HISTORY AS A SUPPLEMENT

Acerola extract is often used in North America because of its high vitamin C content. Until the discovery of the camu-camu plant, the richest known natural source of vitamin C was the extract of the acerola fruit. When compared to oranges, acerola extract can contain as much as 90 times more vitamin C, according to Rain Tree Health.

USE IN CANCER TREATMENT

According to Right Health, acerola extract is used to prevent the onset of many age-related diseases. It exhibits many cytotoxic effects, leading some to believe it is useful in treating cancer. However, acerola extracts benefits are not considered a replacement for prescription cancer treatments. Contact your doctor before considering its use, because it can have negative interactions with other drugs.

ANTI-AGING PROPERTIES

Acerola extract acts as a free radical scavenger for the skin, Rain Tree Health says. As a result, it has begun to see use in various anti-aging skin care products. Acerola also contains mineral salts, which help return minerals to stressed areas of skin. Its mucilage and protein content also provide hydration to the skin.

Application of Acerola Cherry Extract 

1.Health food supplements

2.Pharmaceuticals

3.Cosmetic preparation

Technological Process Of  Extracts

Raw Material → Immersion in water → Filtering → Purification → Concentration in Vacuum→ Killing of Bacteria → Drying → Powder