Acerola
Malpighia glabra
Native to the West Indies and tropical America, it is now cultivated throughout the tropics and in subtropical areas around the world. Acerola strongly resembles the cherry, giving it the nick name Barbados cherry and West Indian cherry. Known to have one of the richest natural sources of vitamin C.
Although commonly called a cherry (due to the size), the odour and flavour of cooked acerola are similar to tart apples or crab tree apples.
The fruit is a natural source of vitamin C which is used as an antioxidant to contribute to:
- Cell protection from free radical damage
- Normal collagen formation for the normal function of skin
Malpighia glabra
Native to the West Indies and tropical America, it is now cultivated throughout the tropics and in subtropical areas around the world. Acerola strongly resembles the cherry, giving it the nick name Barbados cherry and West Indian cherry. Known to have one of the richest natural sources of vitamin C.
Although commonly called a cherry (due to the size), the odour and flavour of cooked acerola are similar to tart apples or crab tree apples.
The fruit is a natural source of vitamin C which is used as an antioxidant to contribute to:
- Cell protection from free radical damage
- Normal collagen formation for the normal function of skin
