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

What is Acerola P.E. produced in 3WBE?

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.

What is the main function of Acerola Cherry Extract?

 1. May help reduce blood sugar and treat skin discoloration;

2. Boosting production of collagen and elastin, increasing the ability of skin to retain moisture;

3. Help diarrhea, dysentery, and liver issues, as well as combat free radicals and strengthen the

immune system.

Where will Acerola Cherry Extract be used for?

 Most of the skin benefits associated with acerola comes from its high vitamin C concentration.

These include:

1.Antioxidant action to protect against free radical damage that can accelerate skin aging

2.Ability to even skin tone and brighten skin;

3. Boosting production of collagen and elastin.