Acerola Cherry Extract is derived from the fruit, Acerola Cherry, which is highly regarded for its richness in a variety of nutrients. The following is a detailed description of Acerola Cherry Extract:
1. Nutritional composition
Acerola cherry extract is rich in vitamin C, its 100 grams of fruit in the VC content of up to 2445 mg, much higher than lemon, citrus and kiwi and other common fruits, is a veritable “king of vitamin C”. In addition, it also contains vitamins A, B1. B2. E, P, nicotinic acid, as well as anti-aging factor (SOD), calcium, iron, zinc, potassium and protein and a variety of nutrients, nutritional value is very high, “the fruit of life” reputation.
2. Efficacy and function
Supplementary nutrition: the rich nutrients in acerola cherry extract, such as trace elements and vitamins, can supplement the body’s nutritional needs.
Beauty: The vitamins in it have antioxidant and anti-free radical effects, which can nourish the skin and reduce the generation of wrinkles and pigmentation to achieve the effect of beauty.
Eye protection: Acerola cherries are rich in vitamin A and carotenoids, which help to promote the production of human retina, prevent retinopathy and protect eye health.
Delay aging: The anti-aging factor (SOD), i.e. superoxide dismutase in acerola cherry extract can effectively resist the attack of foreign harmful substances and delay aging.
3. The field of application
Acerola cherry extract has a wide range of applications in many fields, mainly including:
Food and beverage: Due to its rich nutritional composition and unique taste, acerola cherry extract is often used in the production of fruit juice, beverage, yogurt and other foods.
Nutritional supplements: The high nutritional value of acerola cherry extract makes it an important raw material for making nutritional supplements, such as vitamin C tablets and multivitamin tablets.
Cosmetics: Its antioxidant and anti-free radical properties make it an important ingredient in the cosmetic industry, and it can be used in the production of skin care products such as face creams, eye creams and serums.
4. Market situation
Currently, the core global manufacturers of natural acerola cherry extract include Nutribotanica (Amway), Nichirei Foods, Duas Rodas, Nexira, Naturex (Givaudan), and others, which occupy a large share of the global market. Natural acerola cherry extracts are mainly used in food and beverages, nutraceuticals, cosmetics, and personal care products, with the food and beverage sector accounting for the highest share, followed by the nutraceuticals sector.