Acerola Extract Powder - Malpighia emarginata

How to Use

Stir 1 g (≈ ⅓ tsp) into smoothies or electrolyte drinks for a natural vitamin C lift.

Compress at 5 % w/w into effervescent tablets to replace synthetic ascorbic acid with a fruit-sourced alternative.

Blend 2 % into vegan gummy bases or collagen beauty shots to support skin health and immunity.

Key Benefits

Natural vitamin C (≥ 17 %) may help boost immune defence and collagen synthesis.

Polyphenols and carotenoids provide antioxidant support that can combat oxidative stress.

Clean-label fruit extract offers colour stability and pleasant tart-cherry flavour without added sugar or synthetic flavours.

Q: What makes acerola extract a better vitamin C source than synthetic ascorbic acid?

A: Acerola provides whole-fruit vitamin C together with co-factors such as flavonoids and carotenoids that may enhance absorption and offer additional antioxidant defence.  Unlike lab-made ascorbic acid, the powder also delivers a mild tart-cherry flavour and clean-label consumer appeal.  Its low temperature spray-drying preserves these phytonutrients, giving formulators a multifunctional ingredient that supplies vitamin C plus bioactive polyphenols in a single addition.

Q: How stable is the natural vitamin C during storage and processing?

A: When kept below 25 °C in moisture-proof packaging, acerola powder retains ≥ 90 % of its vitamin C for 12 months.  In finished products, stability improves at pH < 4 and with low water activity (tablets, gummies, instant drink powders).  High-temperature HTST beverages should be fortified post-pasteurisation or filled under nitrogen to minimise loss.  Running real-time and accelerated studies on your matrix is recommended.

Q: Can acerola extract replace synthetic antioxidants in meat or beverage applications?

A: Yes.  The combination of ascorbic acid and polyphenols offers lipid- and water-phase antioxidant activity.  In cured meats 0.05–0.1 % acerola can substitute sodium erythorbate to maintain colour and slow rancidity while keeping a label-friendly identity.  Clear beverages tolerate up to 0.2 %, yielding a light peach tint and nutritional claim.

Q: Is the product allergen-free and suitable for vegan formulations?

A: The extract is 100% plant-based, produced in a FSSC-22000 facility with dedicated lines free of common allergens (gluten, dairy, soy, nuts).  It is certified vegan, non-GMO and contains no carriers except a trace (< 1 %) of native maltodextrins naturally present in acerola juice solids.

Q: How does acerola’s tartness affect flavour profiles?

A: At use levels delivering 80–120 mg vitamin C per serving, acerola contributes a refreshing tang similar to cherry-lime without overpowering sweetness.  In neutral protein shakes, a small dose of stevia or monk-fruit balances acidity.  In fruit snacks or gummies, the tart edge enhances perceived freshness.

Q: What is the recommended daily dosage in dietary supplements?

A: For immune support, 500 mg powder supplies ≈ 85 mg natural vitamin C (≈ 95 % NRV).  Formulators typically use 250–1 000 mg per serving depending on positioning—general wellness, skin-beauty or sports recovery.  Always confirm local regulatory limits and declare vitamin C content accordingly.