Organic Acerola Powder - Organic Acerola Powder

Origin The Acerola (Malpighia emarginata) is found in the Caribbean and northern South America, growing at altitudes of 1500 m. Acerola is a tropical fruit. It is also known as the Barbados cherry or West Indian cherry. Although the acerola originates from the Caribbean, this plant is also found in the northern part of South America. Additionally, acerola is cultivated in Hawaii, Southeast Asia, the state of Florida in the United States, and other parts of South America. Acerola belongs to the Malpighiaceae family and appears as a broadly branched shrub or tree with slightly hairy branches. The ripe fruits have an orange to dark red skin and are about 2 by 2.5 centimeters in size. Inside, the fruit is yellow to orange and has a distinctive sweet-sour taste. The Acerola cherries are dried and then ground into a fine powder. Health benefits of Acerola: Beva…